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'Press for Progress' on International Women’s Day
Businesses and workers around the world are observing International Women’s Day today by protesting, celebrating and reimagining the workplace. SHRM Online has collected the following stories from news outlets about…
Recertification Q&A: Volunteer Activities and What to Do When You Retire
Have questions about recertifying your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential? Twice a month, the SHRM Certification team will answer some of the frequently asked questions they receive from certification holders
The Right Ingredients Brew Wellness Program Success
With the efficacy of workplace wellness programs being questioned, new research may help to explain why some efforts are successful and others aren't. That matters, because if employers can't show…
Labor Secretary Weighs in on Tip Pooling
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta says he backs legislation that would prevent employers from taking tips from workers
California Strengthens Wage-Theft Laws
When employers fail to provide full pay to employees for all their hours worked, it's sometimes called wage theft—an issue that has gained visibility in recent years. California employers could…
Measuring the ROI of Employee Engagement
Employee engagement requires getting employees fully involved in identyfing the actions that best support an engaged culture
U.S. Justice Department Sues California Over Sanctuary State Laws
The United States Department of Justice sued California over three sanctuary state laws, including one that makes it unlawful for local businesses to let
Documentation Defeats Gender Discrimination Claim
As recently noted by the
Supervisor’s Alleged Threat Results in Retaliation Claim Going to Trial
A former employee of a paper manufacturing mill could proceed to trial with his Title VII retaliation claim in light of a supervisor's alleged threat
Viewpoint: FMLA Surveillance of Employees Requires a Good Reason
Courts generally support an employer’s right to conduct surveillance if there is a clear concern that an employee is abusing leave-taking under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Here,…