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What a Successful HR-Client Partnership Looks Like
HR tends to gain approval from the immediate boss—for example, the CEO, CFO or head of legal—and then marches forward without gaining buy-in from the leaders in the field who…
New York City to Pass Protections for Freelance Workers
On Oct. 27, the New York City Council approved a bill that would establish protections for freelance workers
Pennsylvania Law Clarifies Use of Payroll Debit Cards
New legislation makes explicit that the use of payroll debit cards is permissible in Pennsylvania as long as the employer and the bank issuing the card comply with certain prerequisites
Illinois Updates Privacy Law to Address Social Media
Asking employees to retweet an employer's tweet may result in fines for Illinois employers
California Expands Sexual Harassment Training Requirements
California has led the nation in the scope and depth of required sexual harassment training for private-sector supervisors and managers. New bills passed in 2016 expanded the scope of required…
What the Donald Trump Presidency Could Mean for the FLSA Overtime Rule
President-elect Donald Trump may be receptive to calling for a small-business exemption to the overtime rule and doing away with the triennial automatic increases after he takes office Jan. 20
Voters Approve Minimum-Wage Hikes in Four States
The movement to raise the minimum wage in cities and states across the country has gained momentum in recent years, and voters in four states showed there's no sign of…
Trump Immigration Policy Likely to Be Enforcement-Heavy
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on an immigration enforcement-first message, focusing on border and worksite enforcement and protecting
Niche Job Sites Still Valuable as Legacy Boards Fade
Smaller, atypical job boards segmented by industry and region help target relevant talent but require more proactive work from recruiters to be truly effective
How HR Can Prepare for Workplace ICE Audits
With President-elect Donald Trump’s administration poised to focus on immigration enforcement, employers can avoid big fines by developing a comprehensive I-9 compliance program, which should include training, self-audits and an…