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How to Respond to Class Actions
Frequently involving wage and hour issues, class actions against employers can result in lengthy litigation, but early response to them may reduce damages
New LinkedIn Features Help Recruiters Improve DE&I Efforts
LinkedIn’s hiring platform, LinkedIn Recruiter, has announced that it will introduce new, innovative features to make it easier for recruiters to effect change, attract
Report: Employers Reap Benefits of Employee Training When Done Right
When done right, organizations can reap the benefits of learning and development of their training, according to new research from the SHRM Research Institute and
Member Spotlight: Sheena Blauvelt
Sheena Blauvelt, SHRM-SCP, started working in HR when she was in high school. Today, she’s HR director at USANA, a global direct selling company with U
Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Florida’s 'Stop WOKE Act'
A federal judge suspended a portion of Florida’s Stop “Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees” (WOKE) Act, a controversial bill backed by state Gov. Ron DeSantis that blocks
Employers Are Poised to Expand Mental Health Coverage in 2023
Employers enhanced their mental health and well-being benefits for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic and are poised to continue expanding these offerings in 2023
Starbucks Ordered to Rehire Fired Union Activists
A federal district court ordered Starbucks on Aug. 18 to rehire seven workers that it fired after learning about union organizing efforts at a Memphis, Tenn
Viewpoint: So, Your Workplace Is Hostile? Maybe, Maybe Not
While hostile work environments exist, the determination whether a particular environment is legally hostile, permitting the employee to seek relief through an equal
HR Professionals Performing Job Duties May Be Protected Against Retaliation
Patterson v. Georgia Pacific highlights the risks inherent in making a termination decision based on a technical infraction that lacks apparent importance
Changes in Gun Laws Affect the Workplace
Some state laws governing firearms at the workplace have shifted toward a more permissive stance, while the