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Recruiters: Challenge Hiring Managers to Improve the Search Process
The working relationship between recruiters and hiring managers can often be strained by poor communication, especially when recruiting for tough-to-fill roles. But recruiters can make that crucial relationship better by…
California Lawmakers Revisit Parental Leave
The California Legislature is once again considering a bill that would expand parental leave requirements to smaller businesses
$275,000 Awarded for Harassment Despite Employer’s Investigation
Liability may be imputed against the employer where "the employer either provided no reasonable avenue for complaint or knew of the harassment but did nothing about it," according to a…
Overtime Rule May Still Partially Apply
The Nov. 22, 2016, court order blocking implementation of the new federal overtime rule’s higher salary level for the executive, administrative and professional exemptions arguably does not apply to the…
Supervisor’s Comment on Timing of Leave Supports FMLA Claims
A school district director who was reassigned shortly after taking medical leave could go to trial on his Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims because his superintendent said that…
Supreme Court to Rule on Class-Action Waivers
Nonunion and union employers alike will be affected by three cases the
Measuring ROI Leads to Better Apprenticeship Programs
Organizations that use apprenticeships to recruit and train employees in a cost-effective way are discovering an impressive return on investment (ROI), which can be even greater when detailed data is…
In Focus: Republicans Weigh Affordable Care Act Replacement
President-elect Donald Trump and GOP congressional leaders are taking the initial steps to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and are expected to coalesce their support behind a consensus…
Is 2017 the Year of Employee Financial Wellness Programs?
How well a financial wellness program is designed can determine whether it succeeds in reducing employees’ money-related stress, which can affect worker productivity and engagement
