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Alberta Termination Clauses: Clear, Restrictive Language Necessary
The Alberta Court of Appeal recently upheld a trial decision that struck down a termination clause as unenforceable
Workplace Bullying and Harassment: What’s the Difference?
As HR professionals strive to ensure a safe and inclusive workplace for everyone, they should note that some harmful bullying behaviors that aren't technically unlawful harassment can still be addressed…
DOL’s PAID Program Will Launch in Early April
A Department of Labor program designed to help employers settle overtime and minimum wage violations will launch April 3
Discriminatory April Fools’ Pranks Are No Joking Matter
April Fools' Day jokes that make fun of someone's age, disability, sex, race or other protected status—such as religion, national origin or in many regions sexual orientation—may lead to discrimination…
Who Are the U.S.'s Loneliest Employees, and Why It's important to Know
Lonelier workers perform more poorly, quit more often, and feel less satisfied with their jobs—costing employers upwards of £ billion ($3
NYC Lawmaker Thinks Workers Should Have Right to Disconnect
A proposed law in New York City would impose fines on employers in the city that require workers to connect electronically when they're off duty
AI Can ‘Make Recruiting Human Again’
The applications for artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting are advancing rapidly, automating functions like candidate screening and eliminating tasks so recruiters can spend more time building relationships
Update on Cal/OSHA Hotel Housekeeping Injury Standard
After nearly six years of discussion and debate, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board approved a standard on hotel housekeeping musculoskeletal injury prevention, which will take effect on July 1. Here’s what…
Your Career Q&A: Where to Go After Graduation
When starting your HR career, should you target a large established organization or a small company? There are right or wrong answers, but there are trade-offs to either choice