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Overly Broad Employee Confidentiality Provisions Violated California Law
Confidentiality provisions in an employment agreement were so broad that they acted as a noncompete clause that violated California law, a state appellate court ruled
Coaching in the Workplace: It’s Different from Traditional Managing
Coaching is increasingly common in the global workforce, with good coaching from managers leading to more-motivated and better-performing employees. Great managers aren’t really bosses in the traditional sense
Spain Adopts Decrees to Advance Gender Equality
The Spanish government has adopted two complementary decrees intended to improve gender equality in the workplace
6 Tips on Setting Expectations for Employees
As more companies allow their workforces to work remotely as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, those organizations need to ensure that they can effectively manage employee engagement. One way to reduce…
Meaningful Recognition Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
Despite how challenging 2020 has been for workers, salary forecasts show that given the uncertain economic outlook, most employers aren’t budgeting for large end-of-year raises or bonuses. Employees need to…
Biden to Nominate Xavier Becerra as Health and Human Services Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden announced he would nominate California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, a staunch supporter of the Affordable Care Act, as Secretary of Health and Human Services
When Employers Can Require COVID-19 Vaccinations
As COVID-19 vaccines become available, many employers will have a strong case for requiring employee vaccinations, so long as their vaccination policies have certain exceptions, are job-related and consistent with…
Disabled Employee Given Short Recovery Deadline May Go to Trial on ADA Claims
An employee with a disability who was fired before she could provide a return-to-work date can go to trial on her Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims, the 10th
Lay the Foundation for Your Professional Network
As the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic and employers start hiring again, it may be time to dust off your resume and start your search for your next job.…