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Handling Employees Who Quit—Then Change Their Minds
Does an employee who gives notice and then changes her mind have a right to insist that you retain her? What if you'd really rather she just left? Follow these…
Getting Back into HR
The sooner you get current HR experience, the sooner you'll be back in the game. The easiest way to get that current experience is to do whatever it takes to…
How Remote Workers Can Make Work Friends
Research has shown that when employees have friends at work they are better performers, more engaged and happier with their jobs. But telecommuting and remote work make those friendships less…
Petitioning on Behalf of Interns Wasn’t Covered by NLRA
Employees advocating solely for nonemployees, such as interns, aren't protected by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), according to a recent National Labor Relations Board decision
6 People Strategies for Startups in India
Thousands of new companies are launched in India every year, but founders don't always consider their people strategy in the early years, which could be a mistake. Here are six…
Worker Hired by Staffing Agency Can Bring Bias Suit Against Client Company
An employee hired by a temporary staffing agency and assigned to work at a manufacturing company could proceed with sexual-harassment and retaliation claims against the manufacturing company, a California appellate…
Wages Stall as Companies Spend Generously to Recruit, Not Retain
While economists argue about the reasons for weak wage growth, new research may provide part of the answer: Businesses are willing to spend more to hire new talent than to…
IRS Grants Relief as Employers Prep for ACA Reporting in 2020
The IRS announced it would extend the deadline to March 2 from Jan. 31 for employers to provide employees with a copy of their 1095-C or 1095-B Affordable Care Act…
Parental Leave Law in Portugal Amended
In 2020, a law in Portugal pertaining to paid parental leave will change, thanks to an amendment passed in September. The changes are meant to enhance and clarify Portugal's pre-existing…
'Sandwich Artist,' 'Brand Warrior' Among Most-Inflated Job Titles of 2019
What is an underwater ceramic technician? A therapeutic integration specialist? How about an actions and repercussions adviser? They're among the most-inflated job titles for 2019, according to Fit Small Business,…