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Chicago and Cook County Paid-Sick-Leave Ordinances May Apply to Your Organization
Paid-sick-leave ordinances became effective in the city of Chicago and Cook County on July 1. Although many employers have made the necessary changes, many have not because of persistent myths…
Emeryville, Calif., Adopts Rules Implementing Employment Ordinance
A little over two years after Emeryville’s Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave, and Other Employment Standards Ordinance took effect, the city manager adopted implementing regulations. In many respects, the regulations…
EEOC Religious Accommodation Lawsuit Holds Lessons for Employers
A federal judge in Colorado recently imposed sanctions on an employer that failed to preserve evidence in a religious accommodation lawsuit. The case serves as a reminder for employers to…
An Employee Failed a Drug Test. Now What?
Employers conduct drug tests to screen out potential new hires who use illicit drugs and to deter current staff from abusing drugs and creating safety risks in the workplace. So…
Employers Take Wellness to a Higher Level
The next generation of wellness programs define health much more broadly
Keep It Simple
Steve Browne is the author of HR On Purpose!! In his new book, he says it is astonishing that companies are willing to invest thousands of dollars in some off-the-shelf…
In Australia, Ombudsman Pursues Work Violations
Employers hiring workers in Australia should be aware of the Fair Work Ombudsman, a statutory agency funded by the Australian government, to "promote and monitor compliance with the Fair Work…
New Players Emerge in 401(k) Services Market
Lesser-known financial firms are challenging the dominant 401(k) services providers, and plan sponsors concerned about high fees or experiencing poor service may want to shop around. When seeking lower fees,…
NLRB Tells Supreme Court It Opposes Class-Action Waivers
Employees can bring class-action lawsuits despite having signed arbitration agreements' class-action waivers, according to a brief filed by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in three consolidated cases before the…
Employers Are Dropping Domestic Partner Health Care Benefits
A growing number of employers are requiring same-sex couples to be married before an employee’s partner can receive health care benefits. Larger organizations are the most likely to maintain domestic…