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Google Clamps Down on 'Disruptive' Employee Workplace Discussions
New guidelines from Google instruct its employees to avoid workplace conversations that are divisive and "disruptive to the workplace or otherwise violate Google's workplace policies."
Can California Employers Regulate Workers’ Off-Duty Conduct?
When managing employees' off-duty conduct, California HR professionals must navigate a lot of gray areas, particularly since the state's privacy rules protect workers when they engage in certain lawful off-duty…
DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Find Workplace Bias Law Doesn’t Cover Sexual Orientation
Federal employment law doesn't protect workers from discrimination based on sexual orientation, the
From the CEO: Create a Better Employee Experience
For this issue’s column, I’m joined by Ram Charan, a good friend and a global business advisor, author and speaker who works with boards and CEOs to improve business and…
Diversity Drives Better Business Outcomes: A Q&A with Sonia Aranza
Sonia Aranza has dedicated her adult life to delivering one simple but compelling message: Diversity is a leadership competency that provides a competitive business , a global diversity and inclusion…
On-Duty Meal Periods Must Last 30 Minutes in California
Although the owner of two residential care homes for seniors can provide employees with on-the-job meal periods during which the workers are not relieved of all duties, those periods must…
Is Oregon the New California When It Comes to Workplace Laws?
Democrats have had control of the Oregon House of Representatives, Senate and governorship since 2013—and employee rights and entitlements have expanded significantly
Supreme Court Will Decide If Overfunded Pension Plans May Be Sued
An overfunded—rather than underfunded—pension plan is desirable, but does it block plan participants’ claim of breach of fiduciary duty? The
On Women's Equality Day, Work Equity Is Still Elusive
Aug. 26 is Women's Equality Day, the anniversary of the day in 1920 the 19th Amendment to the U
Using Employees Preferred Gender Pronouns
"Hello, Jon, how are you today?” asks a co-worker. You stop in your tracks—shocked, speechless