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Refusal to Promote Correctional Officer with Back Injury Upheld
A sheriff’s department did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to consider a correctional officer for promotion to a lieutenant job when he could
Getting Sentimental with Technology
HR needs a way to find out what their employees’ concerns are, spot danger signs, recognize signs of burnout, identify indicators of job dissatisfaction, and prevent
Ask HR: Can Employers Require Workers to Speak Only English?
Can employers require workers to speak only English in the workplace? Can workers be disciplined by their primary employer for remarks they make when working second
Predicting California Legal Trends for 2023
2022 was a very active year for California employment law, with a slew of new laws and important cases, especially in the areas of arbitration, employee classification
Are Employers Required to Accommodate Employees with Disabilities?
Zac Bradley, a disability-rights advocate, discussed whether companies are required by law to offer accommodations and offered simple ways to support these workers
New York Enacts Law Targeting Amazon Work Rate Quotas
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law legislation intended to rein in work quotas at warehouses, including Amazon
COVID-19 Spreads Across China
The rapid spread of COVID-19 throughout China has resulted in hospitals full of patients, fears of a new coronavirus mutant and new travel restrictions around the globe
Benefits and Compensation in 2022: A Look Back
Here’s a look at some of the year’s biggest topics in compensation and benefits