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Texas Workplace Labor and Employment Law Posters
Texas workplace labor and employment law poster chart
Lack of Awareness, Poor Security Practices Pose Cyber Risks
Cybersecurity training must regularly cover topics around cybersecurity risks and how to handle them if employers hope to change workers' behavior, according to the State of the Phish 2019 report
Why Executives Give Up the Corner Office
The corner office has long been coveted real estate in the workplace. It affords privacy, often features a window and sends a clear message about status
Your Career Q&A: Become Today What You Want to Be Tomorrow
This week's letter-writer wants to move into management, but doesn't see opportunities at his current job. Columnist Martin Yate offers advice on how job-seekers with this goal should craft their…
Social Media: Workplace Guidance in the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium
Social media use creates opportunities for organizations when hiring, but there's also the risk that it could undermine employee productivity and expose employers to liability or reputational damage
Obesity Is a New Protected Class in Washington State
The Washington Supreme Court held that obesity is a protected class under the state’s anti-discrimination law. The decision runs counter to recent federal court decisions in other parts of the…
New Jersey Amends Medical Marijuana Law
Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed into law amendments to the state’s medical marijuana law that provide greater clarity on workplace issues but creates additional obligations for employers
Oregon Passes Nation’s Most Generous Paid Family Leave Law
Gov. Kate Brown recently signed a law into effect that will provide 12 weeks of paid leave to just about every employee in the state
IRS Proposes Rule to Ease Liability Under 401(k) Multiple Employer Plans
The IRS has proposed a rule that would make 401(k) multiemployer plans (MEPs) more attractive, especially for small employers, by addressing the risk posed to a MEP by one employer…
Amazon Commits to Investing Millions in Training
Amazon has announced plans to retrain 100,000 workers—almost one-third of its