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Judge Explains Her Decision to Block California’s Ban on Mandatory Arbitration
California employers breathed a bit easier when a federal judge indefinitely paused a law aimed at preventing employers from using mandatory arbitration agreements. Now, the judge has issued an order…
Preparing for Waves of Retiring Employees
Use caution when asking aging workers about their plans but analyze workforce and benefit data to project when Baby Boomers are likely to leave. Have a process in place to…
NDAs: Boon or Bane?
When I litigated employment law claims, nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), which often included nondisparagement clauses, were standard settlement fare. As a defense attorney or mediator, I often used NDAs to help…
The Battle of the Satellite Offices
When teams work in different cities--one at headquarters, one remote--lots of misunderstandings bubble up. The San Francisco team thinks their Chicago colleagues check out early every day and do less…
Maryland Enacts Statewide ‘Ban-the-Box’ Law
Certain Maryland employers will soon be banned from asking about an applicant’s criminal history before the first in-person interview is conducted. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about…
Pipe Welders’ Employee Status and Overtime Claim Upheld
Two pipe welders classified as independent contractors by an oil treatment and storage facility company were, in fact, employees and should have been paid overtime, the 5th
Poll: Recognition That Works
In your experience as a manager, how have your efforts to recognize and reward your workers been received? Take our poll and let us know
Get the Job by Turning Problems to Your Advantage
When you're interviewing for a job, have you ever wondered what the hiring manager is thinking? Probably of the stack of work awaiting them after the interview. Here's how to…
Should Employers Let Workers Report FMLA Absences by Text?
Employees, especially younger workers, often prefer texting and e-mailing to using the phone. So should employers let them text that they’re off for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) reasons…