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New Mexico and Virginia Approve Recreational Marijuana Laws
2021 has brought a flurry of activity surrounding marijuana laws, particularly recreational marijuana use, and the number of states approving recreational marijuana
Viewpoint: How to Avoid Being Overshadowed Early in Your Career
Early on in your career, there will be times when you feel like you are in the your manager is getting more attention for your work than you are. It's…
Rethinking Soft Skills in HR
Both job candidates and HR departments may need to re-evaluate their approach to Both job candidates and HR departments may need to re-evaluate their approach to
California’s COVID-19 Paid-Sick-Leave Mandate Brings Logistical Difficulties
California lawmakers recently extended and expanded paid-sick-leave benefits for employees in the state who need to take leave for certain COVID-19-related reasons—and
How to Shop for Candidate Sourcing Software
Experts say that prospective buyers should consider factors including integration capabilities, customization and reporting options, and post-sale support
UAE: Muslim Employees Get Reduced Ramadan Hours—What About Non-Muslims?
During Ramadan, companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are required to reduce work time for employees by two hours every day. But what happens if a company in Dubai
Collective Bargaining Agreement Did Not Bar California Wage Lawsuit
A collective bargaining agreement between an employer and a labor union that required certain grievances to be arbitrated did not prevent covered employees from suing
Expect OFCCP to Focus More on Pay Equity and Data Collection
Under the Biden administration, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) likely will have a renewed focus on wage and hour data and pay discrepancies
Employers Have a Role in Creating Health Equity
The COVID-19 pandemic, the economic downturn and the nation's reckoning over social justice have shed more light on health equity. Part of employers' responsibility in
Jobless Claims Trend Downward
States reported that 547,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending April 17, a decrease of 39,000 from the previous week. The total number