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Are Health Care Cost-Controlling Tactics Impairing Employees' Health?
When the design of employers' health benefit plans is chiefly driven by efforts to lower their costs, employees may suffer the consequences, according to opponents of
Benchmarking Compensation for Administrative Professionals
As employers thank their clerical and administrative staff on Administrative Professionals Day, new research by the Society for Human Resource Management shows that
Viewpoint: Common FMLA Missteps—Don’t Be 'That Guy'
Routine mistakes by HR and people managers handling medical leave can invite employee lawsuits under the Family and Medical Leave Act. When it comes to the FMLA, don't
California Grocery Store Not Required to Provide Seating for Cashiers
Ralphs Grocery Company was not required to provide seating for its cashiers, a California appeals court ruled, in an action brought under the Private Attorneys General
Mexico: Auto Workers Vote to Join Independent Unions
Workers at two automotive plants in Mexico voted overwhelmingly in favor of independent union representation, paving the way for the first collective bargaining
Amazon Call-Center Employee Fired for Forwarding Calls Loses ADA Claim
A call-center representative for Amazon with Crohn’s disease who sought scheduling and location accommodations could not prove disability discrimination after he was
Employer’s Requests for Medical Records Complied with the ADA
An employer’s requests for medical records were job-related and consistent with business necessity under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the 4th
Washington Law Presents Sweeping Changes to Gig Economy
Rideshare drivers in Washington will soon enjoy various benefits typically associated with employee status while retaining the independence and flexibility of their
Pandemic-Related Restaurant Aid Bill Would Bar Employers with Wage Violations
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would provide funds for restaurants, arts and entertainment venues and small businesses that have suffered
Federal Court Dismisses Disability Bias Suit Based on Employee's CBD Use
A federal court in Indiana dismissed an employee's lawsuit after he tested positive for marijuana due to alleged CBD use and claimed that his termination was