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Distinguish Between the ADA’s Many Prohibitions on Medical Examinations
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance gets complicated fast when it comes to the law’s prohibitions on medical examinations of job applicants and employees
The Pros and Cons of Counteroffers
Most employees think of themselves as valuable enough to warrant a counteroffer if they should ever threaten to leave. Receiving such an offer, however, shouldn't
Upgrading Benefits Administration with Robotic Process Automation
Robotic process automation (RPA) is replacing manual processing for HR practices such as benefit administration. The pandemic prompted a more rapid adoption of RPA tools
Report: Employers Turn to Partnerships to Develop Employees' Skills
More than half of SHRM members responding to a recent survey said they partner with other employers, local colleges, and community and industry groups to recruit, train
Montana Makes Significant Changes to State Employment Laws
Gov. Greg Gianforte recently signed three bills that make significant changes to Montana’s Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act, Human Rights Act and wage and hour
University of California Regents Not Liable in Time-Keeping Suit
The regents of the University of California were constitutionally immune from a lawsuit claiming that the university's time-keeping procedures resulted in employees
Planning Benefits for a Post-Pandemic World
As employers plan employee benefits for a post-pandemic world, they must look ahead to what the future workforce will want and need. Flexibility and choices are key
University’s Retention Bonuses to Professors May Violate Equal Pay Act
The University of Oregon’s practice of paying retention bonuses to professors offered positions by other universities may violate the Equal Pay Act and Oregon law, the
A Sense of Belonging
The transgender community has let out a collective sigh of relief thanks to a change in administration and a recent Supreme Court decision. And more positive
The Value of Trust
A lack of trust can be a major blow to an organization, impacting productivity, engagement and ultimately retention if employees feel distrusted