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LGBTQ Worker Protections Will Continue Under Trump, White House Says
President Donald Trump will continue to enforce Barack Obama's 2014 executive order that created workplace protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer people, the White House said in a…
Married Without Benefits: The Obergefell Saga Continues in Texas
The Texas Supreme Court will hear a case challenging a Houston policy offering benefits to same-sex partners of city employees
Judge Restricts Minneapolis Sick Leave Law to Employers in City Limits
A Minnesota judge denied a broad injunction aimed at stopping the Minneapolis Safe and Sick Time Ordinance from taking effect on July 1, but he granted a temporary injunction preventing…
Drunk at Work: What HR Can Do About Employees Drinking on the Job
A spate of SHRM inquiries about on-the-job drinking could reflect the time of year, workplace attorneys and substance abuse, experts said
Workplace Burnout at ‘Epidemic Proportions’
Unfair compensation, unreasonable workload, and too much overtime or after-hours work were the top three contributors to employee burnout, survey respondents said
Embracing Diversity Starts with Self-Awareness, D&I Expert Says
"We see that companies that make diversity efforts core to their recruiting and retention strategies have a better chance of attracting and keeping the most dedicated, engaged and productive employees."
Higher Wage Growth Expected for 2017
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California Regulations and Cases to Watch in 2017
With the dawning of the new year, California employers should be aware of regulations and court cases that could affect their operations
New NLRB Acting Chairman May Tilt Board Pro-Business
President Donald Trump's naming of Philip Miscimarra as acting chairman of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will shift the direction of the NLRB toward business interests
Job Switchers Seek New Challenges Above All
The desire for a new challenge is the top reason workers switch jobs, according to a survey conducted by executive search firm Korn Ferry International