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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…
Ohio Limits Local Workplace Laws, Expands Concealed Carry Rights
A new Ohio law mandates uniformity of laws across the state affecting wages, leave and other benefits. Additionally, Ohio law has been amended to expand the areas in which an…
Snapchat Sued by Former Employee
The social sharing platform Snapchat is being sued by a former employee who claims the company misrepresented its finances while recruiting him and then insisted he divulge Facebook’s proprietary information,…
Texas Introduces Bill Banning Inquiries About Prior Salaries
A proposed bill in Texas would make it illegal for an employer to ask about or consider an applicant’s wage history information