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California Court Says Drivers Can Be Independent Contractors
Ride-hailing and delivery companies can continue to treat their California drivers as independent contractors, a state appeals court ruled on March 13
Personal Care Assistants Sue Over Time When Clients Allegedly Interrupted Their Sleep
A federal district court case illustrates the pitfalls of an employer’s failures to explicitly document policies regarding wages and hours of work
Employee Lost One State Claim of Perceived Weight Discrimination, Proceeded with Another
A former employee’s state law claim that he was discriminated against based on a perceived disability pertaining to his weight failed, a federal district court decided
Michigan House Passes Bills to Repeal State’s Right-to-Work Law
On March 8, the Michigan House of Representatives passed two bills that would repeal Michigan’s current right-to-work law
How to Choose HR Service Management Systems
To handle employee questions in a more efficient and timely manner, many larger enterprises are investing in integrated HR service management systems, which include
Tips for Remote Workers to Stay Cyber Secure
To help employers and employees protect at-home networks from cyber disasters, the National Security Agency recently released a collection of best practices for securing
Workers Seek to Upskill—With or Without Employers’ Help
Dissatisfied with training programs offered by their employers, workers are seeking to upskill themselves outside of work, according to new research from ManpowerGroup
Predictive Analytics Can Help Companies Manage Talent
Effectively engaging in predictive analytics—using past and present data to predict future events—can help organizations make hiring decisions, anticipate skills
Why Belonging Matters
As businesses scramble to attract and retain talent, some employers have added “belonging” to their diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) lexicon, turning DE&I agendas