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HR Can Help Prevent Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
Nondisclosure agreements are one way to prevent the misappropriation of trade secrets
California Court Issues Favorable Background Check Ruling for Employer
California Court of Appeal recently dismissed a former employee’s class action, claiming that a convenience store chain’s background check forms were defective. It
Discrimination Charge Did Not Cover Retaliation and Constructive Discharge Claims
A plaintiff’s harassment and discrimination claims were time-barred, and the plaintiff failed to exhaust his administrative remedies for his retaliation and constructive
No Retaliation Found by Employer that Required Fitness-for-Duty Examination
A court in Michigan recently held that an employer that required a fitness-for-duty examination for an employee who once said she was suicidal before it would allow her
EEO-1 Reporting Will Begin in July
Employers need to understand that the timeline for submitting their demographic data to the
SHRM75: How a Tragedy Led to a Greater Focus on DE&I
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has long championed the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at work—a goal that became more relevant
How to End Bad Meetings Diplomatically
When was the last time you attended a meeting that was pointless, boring or frustrating? Some leaders let meetings get out of hand. As an attendee, what can you do…
How Employers Are Managing Compensation Challenges in 2023
Employers are still struggling to find the right levels of pay for their employees—and many worry without getting it right, they'll lose out on talent
Why Work Schedule Flexibility Is Here to Stay
The typical working hours of 9-5 don't work for every worker. Some companies are allowing employees to choose their own hours, working remotely and asynchronously
Ask HR: How Can We Discourage Bad Behavior Among Remote Workers?
When employees are disruptive or unprofessional while working remotely, what should employers do? If a company has frozen hiring for the year, how can HR continue to