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University Chancellor Apologizes After Mocking Asian Languages
The chancellor of Purdue University Northwest in Indiana mocked Asian languages during a commencement ceremony on Dec. 10, sparking outrage and online discussions about
LaTrelle Porter: An HR Career in Creating Opportunities for Others
LaTrelle Porter, SHRM-CP, a human resources business partner for the city of Savannah, joins host Tony Lee to discuss her HR story
US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall Again
States reported that 211,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Dec. 10, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week's revised level
Reverse Bias Claims Fail in Absence of Any Evidence of Discrimination
A white school district employee who claimed that he was rejected for two athletic administration positions at public high schools because of reverse discrimination
Questions Answered About Mississippi Employers Hiring Minors
With the holiday season coming up, Mississippi employers may be considering hiring minors for seasonal work. However, you must take special care in employing minors, as
Hospital Supervisor with MS Cannot Go Forward with Failure-to-Accommodate Claim
A hospital supervisor who had multiple sclerosis (MS) and asked to be allowed to telecommute whenever his MS flared could not proceed with his failure-to-accommodate
California Mandatory Postings and Pamphlets: What’s New for 2023
California employers are required to post several updated notices and distribute various pamphlets informing employees of their employment rights
Spike in COVID-19 Cases in Beijing Leaves Workplaces Empty
COVID-19 has been spreading swiftly in Beijing, leaving many workplaces empty as employees and customers stay away from shops and restaurants
Canada: Employers Owe Duty of Good Faith When Dismissing Employees
An Ontario Superior Court of Justice case is a wake-up call to employers in Canada about how they terminate their employees
COVID-19, Overtime and Layoffs Raised Some of 2022’s Top Legal Issues
Events that made history in the United States in 2022 left their mark on the workplace, as well