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Getting Employment Off to a Good Start in Canada
Many components go into getting the employment relationship off to a good start. Here are some key aspects employers in Canada should keep in mind as the pandemic slows
A CEO's Advice on Adopting an Alternating Four-Day Workweek
An alternating four-day week, giving workers every other Friday off, can foster greater employee engagement and productivity, says the CEO of a technology firm that put
DOL, NLRB Nominees Appear Before Senate Committee
A recent Senate hearing with Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Administrator nominee David Weil hinted at how he might, if confirmed, respond to potential worker
More 401(k) Plans Want to Keep Retirees' Investments
Many 401(k) plans now prefer to keep the accounts of retiring employees. There are pros and cons, however, to encouraging retirees to leave their money in their
TopGolf Settles Biometric Privacy Lawsuit
Biometric information privacy continues to be a risky area for employers—especially in Illinois. The state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), passed in 2008,
4 Tips for California Employers on Piece-Rate Pay
Employers in the Golden State should know how piece-rate pay rules under the California Labor Code differ from federal law
DACA Ruled Unlawful, New Applicants Blocked from Program
A federal judge in Texas has ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) is illegal, but the program’s current beneficiaries still have employment
The No-FEAR Confrontation
No-FEAR Confrontation is a four-step process to define conflict and start resolving it. Former employment law attorney Jathan Janove recommends it to keep troubled
Shaking Off the Handshake?
Many people are done with shaking hands due to the coronavirus pandemic. They are opting for other greetings that don't involve touching or spreading germs
Oregon OSHA Issues Temporary Heat Standard
Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently adopted emergency heat-illness prevention rules that apply when temperatures in a work area reach or