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Nurse Failed to Show Her Termination by Medical Practice Was Discriminatory
To show that a California employer’s reason for firing is a pretext for discrimination, an employee in California must show evidence that the employer acted with a
County Pension Plan for Retirees with Disabilities Upheld
An Indiana county pension plan that provides cost-of-living increases for nondisabled retirees, but not for retirees with disabilities, does not constitute unlawful
Confident Job Seekers Prioritize Pay, Flexibility—While They Still Can
The millions of surplus jobs in the
Company Executive Could Be Personally Liable for Unpaid Wages
In California, an individual corporate director can be held personally liable for a failure to pay wages
Ask HR: Can Recruiters Ask About Your Salary?
How should job applicants react when recruiters ask about their salary history? Can salaried employees be docked pay for missing work? SHRM President and CEO Johnny C
Michigan Decision Leaves Employers Uncertain About Minimum Wage, Tips, and Paid Sick Leave
A state judge in Michigan’s Court of Claims held that the state legislature violated the Michigan Constitution when it overhauled revisions to Michigan’s minimum wage
Union Election Petitions Soar
Union election petitions rose 58 percent between Oct. 1, 2021, and June 30, according to the National Labor Relations Board
Diversity Officers to CEOs: This Is What We Need
Hiring a chief diversity officer is a significant step toward creating change in the workplace. But these skilled professionals need support and resources from business
Viewpoint: Does the FMLA Cover Abortion and Related Travel?
While the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) generally applies to obtaining and recovering from an elective abortion, whether it also protects time off for