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Michigan Expands Preemption Law to Cover Job Interview Limitations
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill that prohibits local governments from regulating the information employers can request from prospective employees during the interview process
Staffing Agency Met California Meal-Break Obligations
A staffing agency that placed a worker with a client company satisfied its own duty to provide meal periods and was not liable for the client’s meal-period violations, the California…
Employers Should Carefully Craft Noncompetes
Employers may want to use noncompetes and other restrictive agreements to protect their business interests, but they must be careful not to overreach. Some state legislatures have significantly limited—or are…
‘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
Viewpoint: What If Employees Are Absent Beyond What Their FMLA Certification Allows?
Can an employer discipline workers for exceeding the intermittent-leave frequency indicated on their Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) medical certification? Perhaps, but first verify that the certification is up…
How to Ensure Fair Vehicle Reimbursements for Mobile Employees
Tracking and reimbursing expenses for workers who use their own cars to conduct business isn’t always easy—or fair. Choosing the right reimbursement method and apps can help
Employers May Face More Cal/OSHA Suits Under State High Court Ruling
California employers can be sued under the state's unfair business practices laws when employees are injured as a result of workplace safety violations, the California Supreme Court ruled
Personal Happiness Tech as an Employee Benefit
There’s now no shortage of personal software—including happiness trackers and mindfulness-based dating apps—meant to make you feel better about life. But instead of selling to individuals, many of these apps…
Your Career Q&A: How to Turn Job Interviews into Job Offers
As important as it is, turning job interviews into job offers is probably a skill in which you have less experience than any other professional skill