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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…
How to Calculate the Paid-Leave Tax Credit
Follow these four steps to determine if your company can take advantage of potential tax savings that a voluntary paid leave program can now generate
These Are the Hardest Jobs to Fill Right Now
There aren’t enough workers to meet the demand for certain jobs in construction, health care and technology this year, according to a new report from CareerCast
New EU Data Law Will Change How You Engage with Job Applicants
The European Union’s (EU’s) newly enhanced data protection regulations go into effect May 25. U
Title VII Bars Sexual Orientation Discrimination, 2nd Circuit Decides
The split among appeals courts over whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits sexual orientation discrimination deepened Feb. 26, as the 2nd U
Ill-Conceived Text Messages Surface in Employment Litigation
Employers used to worry about the unprofessional—and potentially damaging—things workers would say to one another over e-mail. Now they can add texts to the list of places to check for…
Austin’s Earned Sick Time Ordinance: 8 Things You Need to Know
The Austin City Council passed a new ordinance on earned sick time that will take effect on Oct. 1 but is likely to be challenged in court almost immediately
Justices Appear Split on Mandatory Union Fees
Can public-sector employees be required to pay union fees as a condition of employment? The
USCIS Clarifies Filing Requirements for H-1B Employers
Employers of H-1B visa workers should prepare to include more documentation in petition filings if they intend to contract those workers out to third-party client worksites