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Despite Improvements, Functional Affirmative Action Programs May Be Too Risky
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is trying to persuade more federal contractors to use functional affirmative action programs rather than traditional affirmative action programs
New Illinois Law Aims to Promote Corporate Board Diversity
Certain Illinois-based businesses will have to report data on female and minority board membership to the state under a bill that Gov. J
Weinstein Trial Rescheduled for Jan. 6 in New York
The trial of former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who has been charged with sexual assault, has been delayed again, until Jan. 6, 2020
Don't Procrastinate. Read This Now!
In honor of Fight Procrastination Day, SHRM Online has collected the following techniques some people use to overcome the oh-so-easy tendency to put off tomorrow what you should do today
Should Employees Who Have Been Evacuated Be Paid During a Hurricane?
As Hurricane Dorian makes its way up the United States' Southeastern coast, many businesses will close and workers will be displaced. Employers should be prepared to answer important questions, including…
How to Accommodate Breast-Feeding Employees in the Workplace
Lactation-accommodation laws have become more specific over the last few years, and as employers work to create inclusive workplaces, many businesses want to be more welcoming to nursing mothers returning…
California Extends Compliance Deadline for New Harassment-Prevention Training
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed SB 778 into law, which clarifies certain aspects of California’s new requirements for employers to provide expanded training to employees to prevent sexual harassment
Tips for California Employers to Avoid Costly Wage and Hour Lawsuits
California plaintiffs’ attorneys continue to be drawn to wage and hour cases, due to the high likelihood that class and collective actions will be certified and result in large payouts.…