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Title VII Gender Identity Claim Goes Forward
A Texas federal judge dismissed claims alleging gender identity discrimination asserted under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) against an insurer and employer.…
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Even though two federal departments have rescinded guidance requiring schools to let people use bathrooms that match their gender identities, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) still considers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
Legislative Update for Minnesota Employers
Employers with employees in Minnesota should know about several bills that have been introduced in the state legislature addressing paid leave and other employment-related topics
How to Help Managers Become Can-Do Leaders
How to help busy managers become can-do leaders
In Focus: Trump's Address to Congress Features Workplace Issues
In a joint address to Congress on Feb. 28, President Donald Trump blasted the Affordable Care Act, suggested immigration reform based on merit, said his economic team is developing tax…
California Lawmakers Introduce More Employment Bills Before Deadline
California legislators put forth a number of potentially significant employment bills before the Feb. 17 deadline
Job Seekers Must Have Patience During the Hiring Process
Various labor market reports forecast that hiring will continue to be strong in 2017. But the competition will be fierce, making it hard for job seekers to land their choice…
Member Spotlight: Carrie Patton
Meet the Carrie Patton, SHRM-SCP, vice president of HR at Cushman & Wakefield NorthMarq in Minneapolis and the president of the Twin Cities Human Resources Association