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Will Trump’s Administration Enforce Marijuana Laws?
It isn't clear what stance President-elect Donald Trump's administration will take on marijuana enforcement, but his
Texas Judge Bars ACA Transgender Protections
A federal judge in Texas has blocked enforcement of Affordable Care Act (ACA) protections aimed at preventing health care providers from discriminating based on gender identity
Puzder’s Qualifications for Secretary of Labor Challenged
Andrew Puzder's compliance record as CEO at CKE Restaurants (the parent company of the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. burger chains) comes up short for a nominee to be secretary of…
California Employees Must Have Uninterrupted Rest Breaks
Employers in California can’t require workers to remain on duty or “on call” during their rest breaks, according to the California Supreme Court
Accommodations for Mental Health Conditions Require Discretion, Flexibility
Guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can help employers identify possible accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act for people with mental health conditions
What to Expect from the Labor Market in 2017
An uncertain political environment has obscured hiring outlooks for some employers, but if economic conditions remain strong, expect job growth to continue for the foreseeable future
Google Stands Up to OFCCP in Compensation Lawsuit
Google has provided the Department of Labor with "hundreds of thousands of records" over the last year but was sued for not handing over documents that would reveal private employee…
Developing Proficiency in HR: Self-Directed Learning
In self-directed learning, you take responsibility for all aspects of learning and development. Through your own initiative, you select and manage your learning activities, and you evaluate, sometimes with the…
SHRM Supports New Push to Repeal ‘Cadillac Tax’
While Republicans in Congress have launched their effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a separate effort, with bipartisan support, seeks to revoke one of the law's…