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How to Respond When an Employee Rejects Their Performance Review
HR experts share several ways to manage the situation when an employee disagrees with their performance review, but they all agree on one point: the review should never
Is It Time to Update Security Clearance Requirements?
Weighing known risks while monitoring for new ones is a core aspect of the security clearance process for the
Inflation Ticks Up, Real Wages Fall in August
Inflation in August came in hotter than expected despite falling fuel prices. Resilient inflation shrinks the buying power of workers' pay and means the Fed is likely to
Circuit Court Dismisses Lawsuit over 401(k) Fees
The Seventh Circuit recently dismissed claims that Oshkosh mismanaged its 401(k) plan by paying excessive recordkeeping fees, failing to ensure investment options were
Whether Nonemergency Medical Transport Providers Were Employees Was Question for Jury
Drivers for a company that transported patients to and from medical appointments could be found to be either employees or independent contractors based on the evidence
FLSA Administrative Exemption Requires Showing that Employees Meet the Criteria
An employer failed to show that the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA’s) administrative exemption applied to two former employees who were suing for unpaid overtime, the
Case Study: The Role of HR in Executive Coaching
After more than two years of upheaval and change, it may be time to institute executive coaching in your organization. In these arrangements, it can be helpful to have
California Court Upholds Construction Industry Exemption from PAGA
The California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District recently upheld the construction industry's collective bargaining agreement exemption from the Private
Employers Have Flexibility with Workplace Investigations in Canada
Workplace investigations in Canada can be complex to navigate, with few rules governing the process. While some legislation addresses investigations, there is wide
How Technology Can Rebuild Workplace Connections, Camaraderie
A number of recent studies have found employee burnout is hampering worker productivity, motivation and well-being. One way some HR and business line managers are