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Clarify the 'What,' 'Who' and 'Why' of Collaboration
Creating a collaborative work environment begins with knowing what your organization wants to achieve, who should be part of the effort and why the company wants to achieve that goal
Employee May Sue Supervisor for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
An employee injured on the job could pursue a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress against her former supervisor despite the workers' compensation exclusivity rule, the California Court of…
Teller Fired While Using Intermittent Leave Could Not Show FMLA Retaliation
A teller who received intermittent leave for hypertension and requested removal of the notary duties of her job did not show Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation or interference…
NLRB Offices Might Close Because of Budget Cuts
Five subregional National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) offices may be shuttered—with staff to begin working remotely—because of budget reductions for the board
ADA Claim Advances When Employer Failed to Define Job Functions
An employer must be able to prove that an employee is unable to perform an essential job function to win summary judgment on a discrimination claim under the Americans with…
How to Manage Workplace Safety Issues for Remote Employees
Technology has made telecommuting easier to manage, but remote work arrangements present unique safety challenges—and employers must ensure they are complying with workplace rules even for employees who don't work…
Artificial Intelligence Can Boost HR Analytics, But Buyer Beware
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have had no bigger impact on human resources than in the area of analytics. But with the growing popularity of AI-driven analytics also comes…
When the Boss Asks HR to Do Something Immoral or Illegal
It's one thing when an employee is violating office policies or even the law—HR professionals may feel secure that upper management will support them in firing the employee or reporting…
Talk of Medication Not Enough to Inform Employer that Worker Had Disability
One conversation between an employee and a manager, in which the worker expressed concerns that medication he was taking might be affecting his work, was not sufficient to put the…
In Focus: Tech Industry Struggles with Diversity and Male Discontent
Software engineer James Damore's lengthy antidiversity "manifesto" criticizing Google's efforts on behalf of women is the latest reminder of how many major tech companies are struggling with diversity and how…