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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…
Managing Leave Issues: An FMLA Primer for HR Professionals
While the basic tenets and provisions of the FMLA have not changed through the regulatory process since 2008, there are administrative agency interpretations, updates, and guidance of which employers should…
6 Trends That Changed HR Over the Past Decade
Technology, social media and the gig economy are among the forces that have impacted the practice of HR
HSA Provisions in Failed GOP Bills Could Return in Future Legislation. Should They?
Even with no replacement measure for the Affordable Care Act now on the congressional horizon, the health savings account reforms in the now-abandoned Senate and House health care bills may…
Using Voluntary Benefits to Attract and Keep Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees typically are not eligible for their company's core benefits offerings and oftentimes can feel left out. Offering part-timers access to employee-paid voluntary benefits can help to keep them…