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Productivity Boosts Can Come from Simple Changes
Simple tweaks to a work station streamlined the multi-step gluing process at a company that employs people with significant development disabilities. The changes boosted productivity at the work station and…
New York City Council Approves Legislation Limiting Salary History Questions
The New York City Council approved a bill to prohibit employers from inquiring about, relying upon and verifying a job applicant’s salary history. The bill is similar to recently enacted…
Connecticut Supreme Court: Tip Credit Doesn’t Apply to Delivery Drivers
In a decision released on April 4, the Connecticut Supreme Court found that employers cannot take advantage of a “tip credit” for delivery drivers in order to meet the state…
New Hampshire Supreme Court Quickly Disposes of Whistle-Blower Claims
Defeating whistle-blower claims often requires a significant investment of time and resources in protracted litigation. But a recent decision in New Hampshire provides some hope that employers will be able…
Minor League Baseball Players Fight in Court for Better Pay
A group of more than 2,200 former minor leaguers is suing Major League Baseball in an effort to raise their pay
New Jersey Bills Would Provide Employment Protections for Medical Marijuana Patients
Following the lead of several other states, the New Jersey Legislature recently introduced two bills designed to create workplace protections for medical marijuana patients in the state
New Supreme Court Justice Will Try to Reduce Federal Agencies’ Influence
Sworn in to the Supreme Court on April 10, Judge Neil Gorsuch is a proponent of keeping the powers of government separate. He supports strengthening the judiciary's traditional role of…
Your Career Q&A: Planning a Complete Career Change
A career change is best planned well in advance to coincide with a good economic climate when jobs are more plentiful, there are more opportunities than candidates and competition is…
In Focus: Harassment Complaint Against O’Reilly Reveals Bigger Problems?
Following a multitude of sexual harassment claims against former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, more recent allegations brought against Fox News host Bill O'Reilly may reveal a widespread culture of…