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Colorado's Marijuana Industry Must Follow Worker Safety Rules
Colorado's booming marijuana industry has created new jobs as well as unique occupational safety and health issues, which the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has recently addressed
Trooper Applicant Has Claims Against State Police for Background Investigation into Mental Health
The Florida Highway Patrol could not obtain dismissal of a trooper applicant's claim that it rejected him for employment after investigating his mental health history
Viewpoint: How to Redesign Your Performance Appraisal Template
Traditionally, annual reviews focus on reaching minimal job performance thresholds and then grading upwards if someone has gone beyond the norm. "That paradigm should shift to describe outstanding performance and…
Why Employees Are Less Inclined to Move Abroad
Would your employees allow your company to relocate them to another country? What if you paid them more to do so? For most employees worldwide, the answer is no
Your Career Q&A: What to Do When Your Job Search Is Stalled
Feel like you're stuck in a job-hunt rut? Step back and evaluate your professional survival skills. Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional, takes your questions…
Top 10 Mistakes Employers Make in Job Applications
Employment applications—almost every employer in the country uses them. They can seem innocuous, but they contain a number of minefields of which employers should be aware
Drafting Offer Letters: Keys to Simple and Effective Employment Agreements
The following tips will help you prepare simple and effective offer letters that work best for your company’s operating style and structure
New Labor Courts Established in Mexico
In Mexico, a new labor law came into force at the end of February 2017, which will transform the labor court system and procedures
Few Companies Explore New Technologies
Compared to a decade ago, fewer companies today have teams that study how emerging technologies may aid the workforce—even though technology has expanded exponentially since 2007, according to a new…
Guarding Benefit Plans from Cyberattacks
Employee health and retirement plans are particularly susceptible to cyberattacks because they store large amounts of sensitive employee information. Employers should ensure they've taken adequate precautions to defend against these…