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Are Whole Foods’ Smiling Cashiers and Friendly Baristas Replaceable?
At a time when the growth of retail jobs has slowed to a crawl, worker advocates fear that Amazon’s recent acquisition of Whole Foods could threaten the jobs of the…
Why Banning Questions About Salary History May Not Improve Pay Equity
Last year, Massachusetts passed the first law in the
Friending Colleagues on Social Sites Now Less Taboo
Most people now “like” the idea of following colleagues on social networking sites—a stark contrast from reported sentiment in previous years. More senior managers, however, still have qualms about making…
Equifax Breach Raises Concerns About Employees’ Personal Data
Employers should coordinate with their third-party administrators (TPAs) so that the TPAs notify plan participants of the potential vulnerability of their 401(k) accounts
Not All State Employment Discrimination Laws Are Created Equal
HR professionals are usually familiar with federal anti-discrimination statutes—such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964—but they also must be aware of similar state laws that may…
Remember to Start Using New Form I-9 on Sept. 18
Employers are required to use the new version of the Form I-9 (dated 07/17/17) beginning Sept. 18
Are You Prepared for an I-9 Compliance Audit?
Companies need to stay on top of I-9 compliance, especially after the recent release of a new version of the form in an atmosphere of increased enforcement
Why 'Run. Hide. Fight.' Isn't Logical for One Hospital System
A one-size-fits-all response plan to an active shooter may not be the best course of action for every work environment
Talent Acquisition Tech Is Evolving
The traditional technology configuration for recruiting and hiring at the enterprise level is changing from being solely an applicant tracking setup to one with more analytics, automation and marketing tools
House Bill Would Reset Joint Employer Standard
The Save Local Business Act (