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California Court Upholds Large Jury Award in Disability-Bias Case
A warehouse worker who was fired shortly after telling his employer of a lifting restriction can keep a $550,000 jury award for punitive damages, a California appellate court ruled
Germany: Do Employees Have a Right to Half Days’ Leave?
Regional German labor courts have considered whether employees are entitled to half days’ leave and come to different conclusions. This article examines the issue and gives advice on how employers…
Managing Staff Morale Amid Layoffs in India
As India’s economic growth slows, some companies are trimming staff to cut costs. Here are six steps, suggested by HR professionals with experience handling layoffs, to help ease the process…
Feds Tell Google to Let Workers Express Political and Workplace Opinions
Google must ensure that its workers can speak up on political and workplace issues, according to the National Labor Relations Board
Labor Board Reduces Standard for Unionized Employers to Update Work Terms
The National Labor Relations Board eased the standard for determining whether employers in a unionized workplace can make certain changes to workers' terms and conditions of employment without requiring additional…
Employer Must Designate Paid Family Leave Under Labor Contract as FMLA Leave
Although an employee is entitled to take paid family and medical leave under a collective bargaining agreement, the employer still must designate unpaid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protected…
Myth-Busting the SHRM Certification Exam: Part 1
Urban legends. Bad advice
Myth-Busting the SHRM Certification Exam: Part 1
Urban legends. Bad advice
Indiana Tech HR Program Parallels Growth of Profession
Indiana Tech HR's program, led by Jeffrey Walls,
Generation Z and Millennials Seek Recognition at Work
Younger employees are more dissatisfied at work than older colleagues but say recognition rewards would make them more loyal to their employer. Even small financial rewards are appreciated, but so…