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OSHA Portal’s Data Breach Raises Concerns
Employers subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) new electronic reporting requirements are nervous about filing with the government following a potential data breach
Unpaid Bonuses Were Not Unlawful Salary Deductions
A nursing home's alleged failure to pay exempt employees promised bonuses did not make the employees eligible for overtime
Wisconsin Court Overturns $2.2 Million Jury Verdict Against Employer
A state court’s decision on a former employee’s breach-of-contract claim aligns with the strong presumption in Wisconsin favoring employment at-will
Casino Surveillance Technicians Cannot Unionize with Nonguards
Surveillance technicians could not be part of the same bargaining unit as other employees in the MGM casinos in Las Vegas because the technicians monitored the other workers
Illinois Governor Vetoes State Ban on Salary History Inquiries
The Illinois state legislature has passed
NLRB Update: Labor Relations Are in Transition This Labor Day
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is at a crossroads this Labor Day, as its five-seat membership changes and as reversals of labor decisions made under the Obama administration are…
Supervisor's Sexual Harassment Claim Fails
A female supervisor who alleged that a subordinate subjected her to sexually harassing conduct that was severe and pervasive enough to create a hostile work environment was not entitled to…
Canadian, U.S. Employers Hope Renewed NAFTA Helps Workers Cross Borders
As North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation talks begin, employers are calling for better rules governing how professionals and business travelers cross the
HR Pros Weather the Storm
Before Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast, HR professionals were testing business continuity plans and communications systems. HR leaders share their experiences from past hurricanes and as they wait for…
Hurricane Harvey and the FMLA: Are Your Employees Eligible for Leave During a Natural Disaster?
Natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey—which has devastated Houston and southeast Texas—raise a host of issues for employers, including questions about an employer’s obligation to provide a leave of absence to…