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How to Write Powerful and Memorable HR Resumes
What can you do to make the resume-writing process easier and to craft a resume that will instantly distinguish you from other well-qualified HR candidates? These seven
In Focus: DOL Proposes Delay for the Fiduciary Rule
The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a 60-day extension of the applicability dates of the fiduciary rule and related exemptions, from April 10 to June 9, 2017. The proposed…
Ontario: Dismissed Employees Must Prove Basis for Damages
The Ontario Superior Court confirmed that for a court to award damages for the manner of dismissal, there must be sufficient evidence that the employer's conduct was egregious
California Bill Would Expand Family Leave for Seriously Ill
A California bill seeks to broaden family leave coverage to include a web of relatives, reflecting the increasing number of Americans living in multigenerational households and the challenges of caring…
Questions Abound About Employee Cellphone Privacy
If your employees are accessing their work e-mail from their personal mobile devices, should they have an expectation of privacy on those devices?
Facebook’s Job Board Entry a ‘Solid First Step’
The world’s largest social network jumped into the job board market with its recent announcement that employers in the
President Trump’s Immigration Plans Jolt Staffing Strategies
The Trump administration’s approach to immigration is forcing companies to rethink and revise their talent acquisition strategies
Federal Departments' Withdrawal of Gender Identity Guidance Doesn’t Change EEOC's Position
Even though two federal departments have rescinded guidance requiring schools to let people use bathrooms that match their gender identities, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) still considers it illegal…
Is Your Noncompete Agreement Enforceable?
Employers may think that their noncompete agreement or restrictive covenant prohibiting departing employees from taking a similar job at a competitor is ironclad, but that’s not always true
Wisconsin Legislature Proposes Employer-Friendly Changes
A bill recently proposed in Wisconsin could seriously change litigation strategy and settlement considerations for many employment claims filed with state agencies