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California Will Collect Demographic Data on State Employees Descended from Slaves
California recently became the first state to require its agencies to record demographic data on Black employees who are descendants of enslaved people
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
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
California Poised to Expand Pay Transparency, Reporting Obligations
A bill to increase pay transparency in California steps closer to becoming law