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How to Use Government Data for Recruiting
Taking a deeper dive into government data could help HR professionals with talent acquisition at a time when millions of jobs continue to go unfilled
Workplace Romance: Who-Dates-Who Might Surprise You
Of the 25 percent of respondents to a recent survey who said they’d had a workplace romance, nearly 40 percent were top-level people such as owners and executives
Ontario: Court of Appeal Upholds Dishonest Employee’s Dismissal for Just Cause
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld a decision illustrating that when it comes to misconduct, serious dishonesty will allow an employer to prove just cause for dismissal
Employer Actions Following FMLA Leave Acceptable
An employer acted appropriately when it returned its employee to an equivalent position following leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and later laid off the employee as…
In Focus: Economists Dispute the Impact of Seattle’s Wage Hike
A University of Washington study appears to show that Seattle’s low-wage earners have worked less hours and lost income due to the city’s recent wage hikes—but employee advocates have refuted…
California Employers: Are You Complying with Final Pay Rules?
Navigating California’s final pay laws can be tricky, and failing to promptly deliver all wages due to employees can lead to significant penalties. That’s why HR professionals should make sure…
In Focus: Pride Month Ends with Legal Brief to Protect LGBTQ Employees
Sexual-orientation discrimination is a form of sex stereotyping and wrongly penalizes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) employees, attorneys general for Connecticut, New York, and Vermont said in an…
Texas Passes Ban on Texting While Driving
On June 6, Texas became the 47th state to enact a statewide ban on texting while driving. Employers in the state should carefully evaluate existing policies and the nature of…
Design Thinking Delivers Improved Recruiting Outcomes
Design-thinking principles, including emphasizing the user experience and measuring process improvements with metrics, can help employers address their recruiting challenges