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He Said/She Said Harassment Cases: Who’s Telling the Truth?
HR must decide who is being more credible in harassment investigations when each side says the other is lying
Study: Voodoo Dolls Help Employees Pinpoint Problem Bosses
Feel like sticking it to the man? Venting that frustration on a voodoo doll—even an online version—can give an employee who feels abused by the boss a greater sense of…
When Should Employers Use Nondisclosure Agreements?
Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) are used for a variety of reasons—including to protect employers' sensitive business information. But when should NDAs be used, and what types of information should be protected?
West Virginia Employers Can't Prohibit Guns in Vehicles
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice signed into law the Business Liability Protection Act, which limits an employer's ability to prohibit the lawful possession of firearms locked in vehicles parked in…
Google Employees Want Company to Clamp Down on Cyberbullying
A group of about 100 Google employees concerned about cyber bullying in their workplace want their employer to "tighten rules of conduct for internal forums and hire staff to enforce…
‘Time-Shaving’ Policies Challenged
Seasonal restaurant employees who alleged that they were victims of "time-shaving" policies that deprived them of minimum wage and overtime could sue together under the Fair Labor Standards Act
How to Ensure Rightful Terminations in California
Given all the wrongful termination lawsuits in California, employers are understandably leery of firing even the worst employee. They need not be, however
Coach to Your Team's Strengths to Improve Employee Engagement
Experts say there are many best practices that organizations and managers can follow to maximize employee engagement. From strength building to safe-space dialogue to stronger mission connection, an organization's leadership…