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Lawsuit Blames Employer for Employee’s Suicide
A lawsuit filed last year against Kroger and two of its managers for the wrongful death of a worker who died by self-inflicted wounds in March 2021 challenges a
What Will HR Look Like in 2030?
Older workers are retiring, and the digital revolution continues. It’s not too soon for human resource leaders to start planning for 2030
Server Who Said She Was Harassed for Taking Lactation Breaks Loses Claim
A server who worked at a casino cafe failed to show sexual harassment in violation of Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, despite her claim that…
Trial Court Should Not Have Dismissed California Equal Pay Act Claim
A trial court erred in dismissing an employee’s claim under California’s Equal Pay Act (EPA) in which she showed that she was paid less than a male employee in the…
Two New Maryland Laws Could Make it Harder to Defend Harassment Claims
Maryland’s Senate Bill 450 and Senate Bill 451 lowered the applicable legal standard required to establish a harassment claim and extended the period within which a
From Cashier to HR Manager: How One Immigrant Made It Happen
An immigrant who worked her way to become an HR manager provided tips for employers to support the careers of foreign-born workers
Winter Storms Bring Flurry of Wage and Hour Questions
As winter deepens, employers should refamiliarize themselves with wage and hour rules that apply to nonexempt and exempt employees during winter storms
Selecting an ATS Comes with Options
Should HR executives choose a standalone applicant tracking system (ATS) dedicated to managing and automating the hiring process, or should they use the ATS module of an
Managing Rising Health Benefits Costs for 2023
With health care benefits costs expected to return to pre-pandemic levels and to continue outpacing overall inflation, employers can take steps now to curb their
Recognize These Common Myths About Job Coaches
Job coaches help train employees with many different types of disabilities, including individuals with autism and persons with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder