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How Do You Catch a Liar?
"The best way to detect a liar is not by body language; that's only one cue," said Phillip Maltin, who spoke about detecting liars at the Society for Human Resource…
Molly Fletcher: Connections, Not Conversations
Renowned sports agent, CEO and author Molly Fletcher has been dubbed the "Female Jerry Maguire," because her passion for her clients is reminiscent of Tom Cruise's famous movie character
Contractor Settles Claim of Discrimination Against Asian Applicants for $1.66M
A workforce well-represented by Asian employees still might unlawfully discriminate in discrete positions if statistics indicate a selection rate for those jobs adversely impacts Asian applicants, suggests a settlement between…
ACA Replacement Bill Shows Signs of Life
The GOP's efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are back from the dead, though not yet out of intensive care, as negotiations continue between the party's…
May Day Protesters May Be Covered by Law
The general strikes that have been announced for May 1—May Day—are more likely to be protected concerted activity covered by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) than were the February…
Past Employment Checks Are Critical to the Hiring Process
Not checking the past employment of potential new hires is one of the biggest mistakes employers can make. An employer has a vested interest in finding out how successful the…
Trump’s First 100 Days and a Look Ahead
President Donald Trump is just starting to make his mark on employment law, as he reaches his first 100 days in office on April 29
Injured Employee Who Refused to Return to Work Has Wrongful Discharge Claim
A railroad employee with carpal tunnel syndrome who reinjured his hands at work could pursue his wrongful discharge claim even though he chose not to return to work when instructed,…
EEOC Settlement of Wellness Suit Leaves Unresolved Issues
A settlement reached by the