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Does Amazon’s Newly Opened Cashier-Less Grocery Store Threaten Retail Jobs?
Amazon has opened the first of what may become a string of grocery stores that don’t have cashiers or self-checkout machines, which leaves labor groups and HR experts asking if…
Trump Touts Better Pay, New Jobs and Immigration Reform in First State of the Union Address
Higher wages fueled by his new tax cut, a bold infrastructure initiative that would create new jobs, and overhauling the immigration system to protect American workers were atop President Donald…
A Workplace Novel with Characters You'll Recognize
Author Jillian Medoff brings the drama of work to life in her novel This Could Hurt
Harnessing the Potential of Workplace Friendships
HR has an important role to play in helping to create an environment where productive workplace friendships can flourish
Worker Who Refused Blood Alcohol Test Advances Discrimination Claim
An employee who refused to take a blood test but agreed to a breathalyzer to see whether he was drinking on the job could go to a jury with his…
Review Your Company Dating Policy in Light of #MeToo Movement
Employers have steadily been moving toward instituting more dating policies over the years and that trend is likely to continue at a quicker clip in light of the #MeToo movement.…
Immigration Reform Bill More Than Doubles Temporary Visas for Skilled Workers
Running counter to proposals from President Donald Trump to limit legal immigration, recently introduced legislation would more than double the number of temporary H-1B visas available to skilled workers
Cal/OSHA Approves Long-Awaited Housekeeper Injury Prevention Regulations
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has created new rules intended to protect hotel housekeepers. Here's what employers should know
California’s Salary History Ban: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
California employers are now prohibited from asking job applicants about their salary histories. Here are answers to some common questions being raised by employers as they review their hiring practices
Could Amazon, Berkshire and JPMorgan Transform Employer-Sponsored Health Care?
Corporate giants Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are collaborating to offer health care services to their U