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Employer Waited Too Long to Force Arbitration of Workplace Claims
Two truck drivers seeking to bring a class action against their employer did not have to arbitrate their claims because the employer waited two years to demand arbitration, a California…
Exempt Employee Can’t Collect Damages in Dispute over Work Hours
An exempt employee who entered into an agreement with her employer to reduce her salary and hours was not entitled to damages when her hours increased but her salary did…
Philadelphia Expands Background Screening Ordinances
Mayor Jim Kenney signed three bills amending Philadelphia’s background screening ordinances to expand coverage, eliminate exceptions and change certain procedures
Nominee for Labor Secretary Advances Through Confirmation Hearing
Following a Feb. 4 Senate confirmation hearing, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh moved one step closer to confirmation as the Biden administration’s secretary of labor
Steer Clear of Roadblocks to Mandating or Incentivizing Vaccines
To help speed a return to normalcy, employers are considering requiring or encouraging workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. That’s allowed within certain limits, but there are employee relations hurdles…
Ask HR: How Do I Get Over My E-Mail Anxiety?
Do you worry excessively about sending e-mail to executives in your organization? And how can you make sure your meetings stay on track and are productive? SHRM President and Chief…