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Jury Verdict Upheld Against Supervisor for Emotional Distress
A California appeals court ruled that there was enough evidence to support a jury’s award of more than $67,000 in damages to a former California Department of Parks and Recreation…
Viewpoint: 10 Critical Talent Mistakes to Avoid
Many companies, if they are not already in the middle of one, are on the brink of a talent failure—and they might not see the mistakes that got them there
Workplace Safety Experts Testify on OSHA's Role
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) should work more cooperatively with businesses and expand compliance assistance programs to help employers have the safest workplaces possible, industry experts said at…
Severance Tied to Tenure and Position as Formal Policies Decline
While employers are adopting more flexible terms for severance, the most common methods of determining a final payout remain a flat number of weeks based on years of service, followed…
Will New York Revise Sexual Harassment Prevention Standards?
Sexual harassment has been unlawful for a long time, but the #MeToo movement has brought attention to its prevalence in today's workplace. To combat the issue, New York lawmakers are…
Unpaid Internships: What Employers Need to Know
Some observers are predicting that unpaid internships may increase now that the
IRS Issues New Form W-4 and Updates Tax Withholding Calculator
The IRS has issued a new Form W-4 and updated its online withholding calculator to reflect this year's revised tax rates and brackets. HR should alert employees to check their…
Make Your Benefits Website a Year-Round Hub
HR's conversations with employees about their benefits often occur once a year at open enrollment. A well-designed benefits website, however, can increase employee engagement with their benefits throughout the year,…
ICE Sweeps California and Increases Enforcement Nationwide
Following California Governor Jerry Brown's signing of sanctuary laws in October 2017, the state has been targeted for a major
Can Employers Give a Bad Reference for a Former Employee?
What can employers say during a reference check? Can they say that someone was fired, frequently late or a poor performer? They can usually be truthful but should be aware…