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San Francisco Passes Tax on Highly Paid Executives
Voters in the city approved a tax on businesses that pay their chief executive officer or "highest-paid managerial employee" well above the median salary for the rest of their employees
San Francisco Passes Tax on Highly Paid Executives
San Francisco voters approved a tax on businesses that pay their chief executive officer or "highest-paid managerial employee" well above the median salary for the rest of their employees
Biometric Technology Use During the Pandemic Can Pose Ethical Problems
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, biometric technologies that take employees’ temperature and rely on facial recognition are supporting new workplace-safety procedures. Employers should be careful when adopting these technologies and…
How a New Administration May Impact HR
Four years ago, Donald Trump's election had a significant impact on HR professionals, as it kicked off a process in which many federal regulations implemented by the Obama administration were…
Amazon Fends Off COVID-19 Claims
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, not the courts, should rule on whether Amazon’s workplace policies at a warehouse adequately protected the safety of workers during the pandemic, a district…
Ask HR: Why Do Companies ‘Ghost’ Job Applicants?
Why don't companies follow up with job applicants after interviews? Is it a bad idea to turn down a promotion? SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr
Pandemic Heightens Need for Retirement Planning
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on many things, including retirement plans. Here are four areas where retirement planning experts advise fresh thinking to help workers save for their golden…









