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Chicago Passes Measure to Eliminate the Tip Credit
The Chicago City Council voted on to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped employees working within Chicago by July 1, 2028. The “One Fair Wage†ordinance will
Halloween in the Workplace: 10 Do’s and Don’ts
​For HR managers and employees alike, Halloween can be more of a trick than a treat. The fall holiday's central themes are dressing up and scaring people, which not
Failure to Inform Employer of Disability Dooms ADA Claims
The termination of an employee due to conflicts between court-ordered substance abuse classes and his work schedules did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act
Hospital Employee Seeking Remote Work During Pandemic Loses ADA Case
A department director at a hospital who could not wear a mask and wanted to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic lost her case under the Americans with
Ready to Draft an Up-to-Date AI Policy? Target Top Risks
Most employers don’t have policies to manage how employees use AI in the workplace. HR can minimize AI’s top risks, including inaccuracy, plagiarism and misappropriation
The End of FMLA Time Off May Be the Start of ADA Leave
Potential leave entitlement doesn’t end with the exhaustion of 12 weeks of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) but may be extended for a specified period
GE Will Pay $61 Million to Settle 401(k) Mismanagement Lawsuit
General Electric recently agreed to pay $61 million to settle claims that its underperforming retirement plan cost its employees millions of dollars. The settlement
Ask HR: Should I Recommend My Girlfriend for a Job at My Company?
Is it a good idea to recommend your romantic partner for a job at your employer? What are some tips for re-entering the workforce after taking time off to care…
Smaller Rise in Social Security Benefits on Tap for 2024
Social Security benefits will rise by percent next year, the Social Security Administration announced Oct
California Employers Should Not Ask About Marijuana Use
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a new law to prohibit employers from asking job applicants or employees about their prior marijuana use