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Complying with San Jose's Minimum Wage and Opportunity to Work Ordinance
California employers must understand the multitude of statewide employment regulations and familiarize themselves with local ordinances in the cities where employees
At-Will Employee Entitled to Whistleblower Protections Under Nevada Law
An at-will employee who filed a complaint with Nevada's Occupational Safety and Health Administration alleging retaliation for reporting unsafe medical practices had a
Epileptic Employee Who Stopped Taking Medication Loses ADA Claim
An epileptic applicant could not establish disability discrimination by United States Steel Corp. (USS) when he was denied a utility person position after stopping his
Fidelity to Allow Bitcoin Investments in 401(k) Accounts
Fidelity Investments will give companies that use the firm to administer their retirement plans the option to put bitcoin on the investment menu. The Department of Labor
The Challenges of Recruiting Recruiters
Many employers are discovering that they need recruiters now more than ever—especially those employers who laid off their hiring teams when the pandemic hit
Apple Store Employees File Petition to Unionize
Apple store employees in Atlanta filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize, the first Apple employees to do so
SHRM Research: AI Use on the Rise, Ethics Questions Remain
Most talent acquisition professionals who use artificial intelligence and automation technology say it improves time-to-fill, but they still have some uncertainty about
How the Pandemic Changed Parental-Leave Policies
During the pandemic, employers learned that employees could be productive while juggling work and home responsibilities. Employers are now more likely to offer new
Virtual Interviews Bait-and-Switch
What do you do when the person who interviewed for the job isn’t the person who shows up to work? Employers who've conducted virtual interviews are reporting that
Is the 32-Hour Workweek Coming to California?
Lawmakers in the Golden State are considering a bill that would require businesses with more than 500 employees to shift to a 32-hour workweek and pay overtime premiums