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SHRM's Guide to Background Screening Systems
Compare background screening systems with SHRM's guide
Interviewing for Introverts
This week’s Your Career Q&A column addresses how introverted HR professionals can overcome challenges in interviewing for new jobs. Best-selling author Martin Yate takes
Employer’s Handbook Created Contract Despite Disclaimer
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed that contract disclaimer provisions in a handbook did not allow an employer to refuse to pay a former employee paid time off leave
Contract Language Invalidated Presumption of At-Will Employment
The appellate court held that a collective bargaining agreement prohibited a school district from discharging its employees without cause, and that a violation of that
OSHA Targets Employers That Retaliate Against Workers Raising COVID-19 Concerns
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is going after employers that retaliate against workers who raise COVID-19 concerns
Viewpoint: Helping Young Adults Adapt to the Workplace
As college graduates enter the workforce, they typically have many questions. Having a supportive manager who provides meaningful guidance can make all the difference
Biden Raises Federal Contractors’ Minimum Wage, Putting Pressure on Private Sector
President Joe Biden will sign an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay a $15 minimum wage by March 2022, affecting the wages of hundreds of thousands of
Another State Bans Employers Microchipping Workers
Indiana is the latest state to prohibit employers from requiring job seekers or employees to have devices such as microchips or radio frequency identification device
Family-Forming Benefits Serve a Diverse Workforce
The number of employers offering family-forming benefits has grown over the past five years as organizations view these benefits as part of their diversity, equity and
New Law Prevents Kentucky OSHA From Adopting Stricter Safety Standards
Starting on July 2, Kentucky’s state labor cabinet will no longer be allowed to adopt safety standards more stringent than what federal law requires. Here’s how the new