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Woman Reassigned Then Fired After Taking Family Leave Is Entitled to Damages
A security guard who returned from family leave to a job with less pay and poorer working conditions—and who was later fired—is entitled to damages
In Focus: Senate Votes to Revoke OSHA Record-Keeping Rule
An Obama-era Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule extending the agency's authority to issue citations for record-keeping rule violations from six months to five years is one step closer…
FMLA Bill Would Require Child Bereavement Leave
A child's death should trigger the right to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time off, according to a bipartisan group of congressional members who introduced a bill to amend…
House Passes Association Health Plans for Small Businesses
A bill that would make it easier for small businesses to band together and offer employee coverage through association health plans was brought to the House floor and approved. Its…
Program Identifies and Trains Low-Wage Workers for Skilled Jobs
The Charlottesville (Va.) Works Initiative matches low-wage workers to jobs, provides support services and steers participants toward necessary training
Termination Due to Lack of Desired Skills Not Age Bias
A Minnesota-based manufacturer's dismissal of an employee because of concerns about his skills did not constitute age discrimination
Most Employees Check Work E-mail at Home, Study Reveals
The implications for HR professionals are two-fold: What happens if nonexempt employees are accessing work-related electronic communications off the clock and therefore working overtime? And how is an employee's work/life…
Remote Workers Feel Productive but Also Guilty
People who work remotely tend to feel guilty about doing so—believing that their managers and colleagues view them as lazy and out of touch
Does Mindfulness Training Have Business Benefits?
It helps reduce employee stress and create a more positive work environment. One in 3 working Americans report being stressed on the job, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2016…
How HR Pros Can Boost their Brand to Build their Careers
As a recruiter, you understand how important it is for job seekers to have a strong online presence—so invest time in building a brand of your own