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California Employers May Get Caught in Immigration Battle
California lawmakers and the federal government have conflicting approaches to immigration policy, which may cause confusion for employers in the state
Massachusetts House Passes Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which would expand existing protections for pregnant employees in the state and require employers to provide pregnant women…
Fair Workweek Law Will Soon Take Effect in Emeryville, Calif.
San Francisco’s notoriously employee-friendly ordinances continue to set the standard for its neighboring cities. Emeryville, which is across the bay from San Francisco and neighbors Oakland, also recently passed a…
Rhode Island Court: Employer Unlawfully Refused to Hire Medical Marijuana User
Employers cannot refuse to hire a medical marijuana cardholder, even if the individual admittedly would not pass the employer’s pre-employment drug test required of all applicants, a Rhode Island state…
Machine Learning Can Help HR Overcome Human Failings
Computers are increasingly able—in theory, at least—to help reduce human bias and limitations. One of the latest innovations to hit the world of work is machine learning, when computers teach…
How to Appreciate and Develop 'Quiet' Leadership
Introverts have what it takes to be leaders, author Susan Cain told the WorkHuman 2017 conference. HR professionals can help them--and the workplace--make the most of their strengths
U.S. Employers Announce Sharp Increase in Layoffs
Announced layoffs from
Viewpoint: Artificial Intelligence Comes to HR as a Conversation
Industry research shows that more than $14 billion was invested in artificial intelligence (AI) over the last five years, and almost every existing HR software company now has an AI…
Building and Sustaining a Veteran-Informed Culture: A Guide for HR Professionals
Employers recognize the strengths, skills and qualities veterans bring to the workplace. In fact, many employers actively recruit veterans and identify themselves as "Military Friendly
Employers 'Unlocking the Potential' of Apprenticeship for White-Collar Jobs
The concept of paid, on-the-job training traditionally has been the purview of manufacturers and trade organizations, but in recent years the