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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
Supreme Court: Baggage Handler Was Exempt from Federal Arbitration Requirement
A baggage-handling manager was exempt under the Federal Arbitration Act from arbitrating her overtime claims against Southwest Airlines, the
With Unstable Economy, Hiring Freezes and Layoffs Could Be Looming
A steady trickle of headlines announcing hiring slowdowns, freezes and layoffs at familiar and successful companies such as Netflix, Walmart, Meta, Wayfair and
SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup Finalist: Inclusivv
The 2022 SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup competition highlights the most innovative HR technology startups today
SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup Finalist: Vinco
The 2022 SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup competition highlights the most innovative HR technology startups today
Career Lessons from Monique Jefferson
Change and equity are two themes that have been central throughout the career of Monique Jefferson, CHRO of New York Public Radio
Rethinking Onboarding for the Remote Work Era
The remote-work revolution dramatically altered many aspects of the employment experience, but onboarding remains a critical first opportunity to integrate new employees
Some Companies Have Cut Back on Background Screening
In a tight labor market, some companies are reducing their background-screening requirements. Are they lowering the bar or leveling the field?