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Norfolk Southern Settles Age Discrimination Suit
Railroad company Norfolk Southern Corporation agreed to pay $350,000 and take substantial nonmonetary action to settle an age discrimination lawsuit filed by the
Judge Halts EEO-1 Pay Data Reporting
Employers now have a reprieve from reporting pay data by job category, race, sex and ethnicity to the federal government
‘OK Boomer’ and ‘Lazy Millennial’ Shouldn’t Be Ignored
Though "OK Boomer" has become a popular punchline, particularly in social media posts, it's also the kind of age-related putdown that can create tension and real problems in workplaces that…
Workplace Romances: Getting to the Heart of the Matter
Ever crushed on someone you work with? Or asked a co-worker out on a date? If so, you're not alone. Slightly more than half of survey respondents admit to having…
3 Key Updates for California Employee Handbooks
Employment laws are always changing, especially in California. That means businesses should be reviewing their employee handbooks and making any necessary updates
The Art of Role Playing in Developing Management Proficiency
The purpose of role playing is to allow a person to practice a skill or ability they wish to develop. Applying what you learn in a simulated situation allows you…
The Year Ahead in Learning Technology
The same tech that’s pushing the need to upskill is being leveraged to make upskilling possible. The rise of mobile has made learning accessible to everyone, democratizing learning and development…
California Worker Can Sue over Incorrect Employer Name on Pay Stub
A worker could proceed with his lawsuit alleging that his former employer violated California law by providing wage statements with an out-of-state fictitious business name of the company, a California…
Monitoring Sales Compensation Can Keep It on Track
Sales compensation systems that go off the rails and reward salespeople for bad behavior grab headlines, but much more common are sales incentive programs that are simply out of date,…
Is Your Business Ready for Kari's Law?
Companies that use multiline telephone systems installed or manufactured after Feb. 16—the 52nd anniversary of the first 911 call made in the U