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Your Career Q&A: When to Go Back to School
If you are intent on pursuing another degree, consider an online degree; that way, you get to keep your earning power and you can take the extra workload at your…
Ask an Expert: Can We Fire An Employee for Sharing His Pay Increase with Coworkers?
Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), employers are prohibited from taking adverse action against employees who participate in a “protected concerted activity,” which can be defined as any discussion…
There Are No Perfect People, So Why Expect Perfect HR Candidates?
Sixty-nine percent of recruiters reported difficulty filling HR positions last year, according to SHRM’s 2017 HR Jobs Pulse Survey in California. And the average time-to-fill for HR roles was an…
Light-Duty Accommodation Did Not Have to Be Continued
An employer was not required to continue indefinitely a light-duty accommodation that was provided with the understanding that the employee would return to full duty as his condition improved
Unlawful Medical Inquiries Led to $400,000 in ADA Liability
An employer incurred a liability in the amount of $400,000 for disability discrimination when it asked an employee to submit to medical inquiries and a medical examination that were not…
NLRB Vacates Joint-Employer Decision
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) decision on what makes a business a “joint employer” may have been tainted by the participation of a board member who was too involved…
Supreme Court Leaves DACA in Place
The Supreme Court declined to review a federal district court decision requiring the government to continue to process Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) application renewals
Equity Compensation Plans Build Loyalty, but Uncertainty Abounds
Millions of Americans participate in employee stock programs and value this benefit, but many want more help in understanding equity compensation's role in their long-term financial plans
Say Hello to the New CareerBuilder
CareerBuilder has undergone a significant transformation over the past several years. It went from being one of the go-to destinations for employers posting jobs and searching through resumes to a…
Member Spotlight: Jennifer Gunter
Meet an HR manager with the National Council on Compensation Insurance who is vice president of SHRM’s HR Florida State Council