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Missouri Noncompete Struck Down for Lack of Consideration
The end of the year is an opportune time for employers to make sure their noncompete and arbitration agreements are still valid. A recent Missouri federal court decision underscores how…
New York Adopts Advanced Home Health Aide Law
Workers who fall under New York state’s advanced home health aide job designation will be authorized to perform advanced tasks without violating legal proscriptions against the unauthorized practice of nursing
HR Can’t Change Company Culture by Itself
A strong culture is vital for organizational success – as evidenced by the relationship between culture and leadership, employee commitment, customer satisfaction, and innovation. But "strong" doesn't mean fixed
Your Career Q&A: How to Tell the Story of Your Career
A letter-writer with a unique track record, combining highly unusual skills and performance credentials, asks Martin for advice. Knowing what skills and experiences to sell, to whom and why is…
Doubts Raised About New California PAGA Requirements
In response to a spike in California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits, the state enacted new requirements to increase regulatory oversight. But do they go far enough?
OSHA Finally Issues Walking-Working Surfaces Rule
On Nov. 17, OSHA issued a final rule revising and updating its general industry walking-working surfaces standards specific to slip, trip and fall hazards
Few HR Tech Platforms Untouched by Mobile Trend
The mobile wave that washed over the recruiting industry has reached the rest of the HR technology universe and shows few signs of initial uses of mobile technologies within HR…
Who Will Be Trump’s Labor Secretary?
Candidates that President-elect Donald Trump is considering for labor secretary
DOL Seeks Expedited Review of Overtime Appeal
The Department of Labor's (DOL's) Dec. 2 arguments for expedited review of its appeal of an order blocking implementation of the overtime rule "are not slam dunks," according to a…
In Focus: More 'Ban the Box' Laws and Rules
The Los Angeles City Council and the federal Office of Personnel Management each announced measures prohibit employers from asking about a job applicant’s criminal history until a conditional job offer…