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Courts Have Dueling Interpretations of FLSA’s Fluctuating Workweek
Wage and hour laws are an Achilles’ heel for many employers. A recent 5th U
Use of Racial Slurs Not Enough to Lose NLRA Protection
An employer improperly fired an employee even though the employee used racially offensive language while walking a picket line, according to the 8th
California Parental Leave Bill Sent to Governor's Desk
A California bill that would expand the state’s parental leave law is on its way to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk—but it’s not clear whether he will approve the legislation
Firing of Son-in-Law Not Marital Status Discrimination
An employee who was fired from his job by his mother-in-law, the company CEO, after he and his wife began having marital problems could not bring a claim for marital…
San Diego Enacts Pay Equity Ordinance for City Contractors
The city of San Diego joined a growing list of state and local jurisdictions by enacting a pay equity ordinance on July 31. The Equal Pay Ordinance requires city contractors…
Assessing Recruitment Conversion Rates Can Lead to Better Hires
Digging into your organization’s recruitment conversion data will help you make better decisions, cut costs and improve efficiency
Employers Have Limited Options for Helping Dreamer Employees
HR professionals may want to help Dreamers, whose work permits will soon expire, stay employed, but companies don't have many options for assisting DACA participants
Prepare for 2017 ACA Information Reporting
The IRS has published draft forms and instructions to help employers prepare for reporting on health coverage they offered to their employees in 2017. The forms are to be distributed…
Augmented Reality Comes to the Workplace
Experts say augmented reality is poised to bring dramatic changes to the workplace, with the potential to significantly improve workers' productivity, enhance employee training and make worksites safer
Getting HR Tech Vendor Selection Right
HR tech vendor selection is more challenging than ever due to a proliferation of new products and services, but following six steps can help you identify the best providers for…