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Ontario: The Official Word on Unofficial Bonus Policies
A bonus payment was due to a former employee in Ontario despite the company's unofficial policy that a terminated worker would not be paid a bonus
Saudi Arabia: Wage Protection System to Be Phased in for Smaller Employers
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Labor and Social Development has begun implementing its wage protection system for employers of smaller sizes and will cover all companies except those with 10 or…
Tips for Complying with California Employment Laws During the Wildfires
Destructive wildfires in Northern California have made it difficult or impossible for some employees to get to work or for worksites to remain open—which could cause a host of issues…
Stay on Top of How Employees Communicate in the Digital Age
Just as e-mail revolutionized the way workers communicated decades ago, new technologies are changing the way employees converse and employers need to keep up
Experts: Telework Fails When Human Connection is Lost
While tools like Skype, WebEx, apps and other technology have improved telework in the last 15 years, colleagues still need human interaction to be successful, said panelists at the TRaD…
FCRA 101: How to Avoid Risky Background Checks
Information from background checks can help employers avoid legal claims, such as those for negligent hiring. Gathering and using this information, however, carries legal risk if not done properly
Employers Should Share All Background Check Reports Before Revoking Job Offers
A federal judge ruled an employer did not comply with requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when it failed to send a rejected candidate a final background check…
SHRM Supports Bipartisan Bills to Ease ACA Annual Reporting Obligations
The Society for Human Resource Management is supporting the Commonsense Reporting Act recently introduced in the House and Senate. The bipartisan legislation would ease the Affordable Care Act's annual reporting…
How to Respond to Employees Who Want to Bring Guns to Work
In the wake of recent mass shootings in workplaces and at entertainment venues, employees may want to bring guns to work to protect themselves and their customers. So what can…
Courts Rule 'Onionhead' Is a Religion; Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster Isn't
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964—which prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin and religion—has a much broader reach…