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Retaliation Claim by Employee Who Was Advocate of Underpaid Co-Worker Allowed
The anti-retaliation provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protect an employee who was terminated after she raised concerns to her company about whether a co-worker's pay complied with…
Wage and Hour Claims Lead to Multimillion-Dollar Settlement
Improper break periods or wage statements can result in significant exposure to an employer, as recently highlighted by a federal district court in California
GE Draws Top Tech Talent as It Transforms into ‘Industrial Internet’ Firm
Top talent from high-tech powerhouses has been jumping to General Electric (GE) as the 125-year-old global conglomerate transforms itself into a developer of "industrial internet" software that connects industrial equipment…
Connecticut Supreme Court Provides Guidance on Independent Contractors
The Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that an individual can be considered an independent contractor even if he or she provides services to only one employer
Most Employers Welcome Mandated E-Verify with Improvements
About 9 in 10 HR professionals said they would support a mandatory electronic employment verification system if it included employer protections and better authentication tools and negated the Form I-9,…
Your Career Q&A: Growing Your Business—and Others’
In developing and selling products and services for small businesses, it is important to spell out the deliverables
Your Career Q&A: 4 Ways to Make a Fast Start on a New Job
Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional, takes your questions each week about how to further your career in HR. Contact him at the e-mail address…
Ease of Business Operations, Quality of Life Matter When Relocating Employees
When expanding business operations around the globe, HR professionals should consider cities that make it easier for their businesses to function and for expats to adapt, according to Mercer’s 19th…
Is Paid Parental Leave Right for Your Company
Paid parental leave could sway top talent to sign on with your company
Virginia’s Employment-At-Will Doctrine Has Narrow Public Policy Exception
The Supreme Court of Virginia held that to state a valid wrongful termination claim based on public policy, an employee must allege either that the termination itself violated a statutory…