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Court: New York’s Bar on Sexual-Harassment Arbitration Pacts Is Pre-Empted
A federal district court ruling confirms that employers that are covered by the Federal Arbitration Act can rely on arbitration to resolve sexual harassment disputes, despite the efforts of a…
2020 Leap Year Highlights Extra Pay Period Challenge
Leap years, such as 2020, can be a headache for HR and payroll professionals—resulting in an extra payday in the calendar year, depending on when and how employees are paid.…
Paid Leave Soon to be Required in Nevada
On June 12, 2019, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak sign into law SB 312, which will require Nevada private-sector employers to provide employees with up to 40 hours of paid leave…
The Extramarital Affair at Work
Gossiping. Backstabbing
Walmart Revolutionizes Its Training with Virtual Reality
A quiet virtual reality revolution is occurring at Walmart. Since 2017, when the company began using virtual reality headsets in its training centers—called “Walmart Academies”—Walmart has used the technology to…
Workers Sue Yale University Over Workplace Wellness Penalties
A class action lawsuit on behalf of Yale University's workers alleges that the university's employee wellness program uses financial incentives that violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the…
Judge Upholds Final Rule on Short-Term Health Plans
A federal judge in Washington,
Putting Humanity into HR Compliance: Change the Tone of At-Will Employment?
Because employers typically set the transactional tone at the start of the employment relationship, they shouldn’t be surprised by what they consider a lack of employee commitment or perseverance. After…
Trump Picks Eugene Scalia to Fill Secretary of Labor Role
President Donald Trump announced July 18 that he intends to nominate Eugene Scalia, son of the late
DOL Secretary, 'Cadillac Tax,' $15 Minimum Wage Highlight Busy Week
Department of Labor Secretary Alex Acosta's resignation July 12 preceded a busy week for the federal government, including House bills repealing the so-called "Cadillac tax" and pushing a $15 minimum…