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Hospital’s Statements to California Nursing Board Cannot Be Subject of Defamation Suit
A nurse who was terminated from her job at a hospital and subsequently investigated by the California Nursing Board could not sue the hospital for defamation based on its comments…
Employer Not Liable for Car Accident Caused by Temporary Employee on Long Trip Home
A corporation could not be found liable when a temporary employee, driving a long distance home from an assignment, struck another car, killing the driver and injuring his wife
Discrimination Charges Tarnish Jewelry Company’s Image
The private arbitration of sexual harassment and discrimination claims against the management of Sterling Jewelry Co. has ballooned into a class action encompassing more than 69,000 employees and the claims…
In Focus: 'Fearless Girl' a Symbol of the Future or Lot of Bull?
“Fearless Girl,” installed on Wall Street in early March 2017, has captured the world’s attention. The firm behind the artwork, sculpted by a woman, has said the point was to…
Should Employers Use the Fluctuating Workweek Method?
The fluctuating workweek method of calculating overtime pay can be a great tool for employers, but it doesn’t work for all jobs or in all states
Despite Concerns about March Madness Pools, Don’t Shut Them Down
Gambling addictions, debt and disruption can be bigger concerns than the illegality of workplace betting when it comes to activities such as participating in March Madness pools, labor attorneys say
New M-274 Employer Handbook for Completing the Form I-9: What You Need to Know
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has released a new version of the Handbook for Employers, Guidance for Completing Form I-9 (M-274)
HR Is Turning to Freelancers to Meet Talent Shortage
Increasingly, organizations are considering an approach to workforce composition that includes more contingent workers, recent studies show
Boeing Insider Data Breach Serves as Reminder for HR
He couldn't format a spreadsheet. So he sent it to his spouse for help, ultimately causing a breach that exposed the personal data of 36,000 Boeing employees in four states,…