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Employers Are on the Hunt for Workers with These Tech Skills
A new report shows each of the 10 fastest-growing job skills is in the digital realm
Federal Lawmakers Propose Ban on Noncompete Agreements
A bipartisan group of Congressional lawmakers has introduced the Workforce Mobility Act of 2023, legislation that would largely ban the use of noncompete agreements in
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
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
Prepare for Super Absenteeism on Super Bowl Monday
Employers can expect more absent and tardy workers following the Super Bowl game Sunday between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. An estimated 26
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