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Bias Lawsuit Filed One Day After Expiration of Statute of Limitations Might Go Forward
The trial court was not required to dismiss a race and age bias lawsuit under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act that was filed one day after statute of
Proposed Regulations Clarify Data Privacy Rules in California
A new set of proposed regulations in California gives companies some guidance on how they should handle sensitive personal data
Calif. Court Upholds Award of Damages, Attorney Fees in Wage and Hour Case
A failure to keep accurate, detailed records of the time worked by employees will be held against the employer. An appeals court won't reverse an award of attorney fees
Former Tech Lead Told Women: ‘Go Have Some Kids’
A former manager for Google and Meta bragged on social media about openly discriminating against female job applicants during the interview process. Here are some
Business Purchaser Can Have Successor Liability for Title VII Claims
One purchaser of a hotel was deemed a proper defendant based on successor liability while a prior purchaser was not regarding claims that arose under Title VII of the
How Alternative Credentials Can Help You Find Employees
“Alternative credentials,” such as micro-credentials, digital badges and industry-recognized certificates are increasingly available. They’re less expensive than a
Short-Term Impairments May Be Covered by the ADA if Sufficiently Severe
The definition of “disability” in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not require a showing of long-term effects for an impairment to be considered
California Proposal Would Mandate Bereavement Leave
A bipartisan bill appears likely to pass in California that would guarantee bereavement leave for workers, making the state only the third to mandate such time off
Workplace Romance Is on the Rise
SHRM research shows that workplace romances remain common, and in fact increased during the pandemic. So this is a good time for HR leaders to revisit their company
SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup Finalist: Included
The 2022 SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup competition highlights the most innovative HR technology startups today