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San Francisco Bans Salary History Questions
San Francisco became the latest city to ban employers from asking job applicants about their salary histories when Mayor Ed Lee signed the Parity in Pay Ordinance on July 19.…
New York City Employers: Rules Implementing Freelancer Act Take Effect
New York City’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act—which provides certain protections for freelance workers—took effect in May. But businesses in the Big Apple should also be aware of new rules implementing…
The Resurgence of Right-to-Work Laws
Not to be confused with at-will employment, right-to-work laws are spreading, so make sure you understand them
Accommodating Workers with a History of Substance Abuse
Employers don't have to accommodate any alcohol or illicit drug use in the workplace, but they must be careful not to discriminate against workers with a history of substance abuse…
Social Geotargeting Is Your New Recruiting Secret Sauce
Social geotargeting can be the special secret sauce that elevates your recruiting efforts
What Are the Prospects for Single-Payer Health Care in California?
Advocates of a single-payer health care system in the Golden State cheered when
Newspaper Carriers Are Employees, Not Independent Contractors, Calif. Court Rules
Carriers who delivered the San Diego-Union Tribune newspaper were employees of the company, not independent contractors, as the newspaper claimed, the California Court of Appeal ruled
Artificial Intelligence Can Free HR Professionals to Focus on Strategy
Corporate versions of Siri and Alexa may soon be coming to an HR service center near you. Industry vendors continue to refine and introduce these conversational agents, which use natural…
Embracing the Freelance Talent Model
Employers are including a wider array of contingent workers in their organizations, including project-based freelancers, so they can be more agile in a tight talent market, recent studies have shown
When HR Gets It Wrong: Misconduct Won’t Change Until the Culture Does
Why creating a “culture of civility” may help to prevent workplace misconduct, inequity and other problems