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Surveillance Video Foils Plaintiff’s ADA Claim
A former employee could not proceed to trial with his Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) discrimination and failure-to-accommodate claims because surveillance video called into question his alleged physical limitations
NLRB Makes Change Easier for Unionized Employers
Unionized employers will have an easier time making changes to group health benefits plans based on past practices because of a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision
5 Employee Handbook Issues to Watch in 2018
The federal government’s focus on deregulation combined with active state legislatures and municipalities mean a cookie-cutter employee handbook isn’t a realistic option for employers. Here are some of the key…
Harassment Claim Fails, Gender Bias Claim Advances
A district court allowed a plaintiff to proceed with her gender discrimination and retaliation claims against the City of Philadelphia, alleging that it only promoted males
Cybercrime Likely Will Worsen in 2018
Experts tell SHRM Online that businesses should expect cybercrime to rise this year and that combating the problem will require a stay-the-course attitude
Employers Can Calculate Federal Minimum Wage Compliance by the Workweek
In determining whether it is in compliance with the minimum wage requirement under the Fair Labor Standards Act, an employer may use all hours worked in a workweek for its…
Your Career Q&A: Defensive and Offensive Tactics for Career Success
New career management starts with protecting the job you have and using it to prepare yourself for greater things along your chosen path. When you know where you stand today…
Viewpoint: Why Showing Gratitude to Employees Is as Important as Generating Revenue
In business, there are two things you can't have enough of. The first one is obvious: revenues