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Sexual-Harassment Settlements: How to Comply with California’s New Rules
A new law, effective Jan. 1 of this year, has changed the way businesses must handle settlements, so employers will need to review their policies and procedures to ensure they…
Employee’s Bias Claim Failed Because She Didn’t Show She Was Demoted
A Los Angeles employee could not proceed with her disability-discrimination claim against the county because she suffered no adverse employment action, a California appellate court ruled
Hiring Tech Has Potential, but Beware Automation Bias
Are we getting to the point where technology can nearly replace humans in the hiring process? It can screen applicants’ resumes and conduct prescreening outreach—and much more. But beware the…
Your Career Q&A: How to Land a Job Despite Age Discrimination
Are you an older jobseeker who can't seem to move past the applying and interviewing stage of your job search? Career columnist Martin Yate notes two possible reasons: your resume…
Putting Humanity into HR Compliance: Resolving the Conflicts of Others
While conflict can give workers with different points of view the opportunity to generate breakthrough ideas, conflict can also be destructive--and if not resolved, lead to lawsuits. Here's how HR…
Viewpoint: What Kinds of Jobs Will Humans Be Left with Once AI Reaches Its Potential?
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are only as good as the experiences that came before it. Humans are still needed to take risks, try new things and look into the…
Buy, Build or Borrow? How to Develop Data-Analytics Skills in HR
What are the best ways to build data-analytics skills for HR staff who may have limited quantitative, statistical or storytelling abilities? Here are the pros and cons of recruiting new…
HR Tech Pros Need Soft Skills, Too
Employers have long valued human resource information technology (HRIT) professionals for the quality and breadth of their technical skills. But in today's team-driven, collaborative work environments, companies are finding that,…
2020 HSA Limits Rise Modestly, IRS Says
In 2020, the annual limit on health savings account (HSA) contributions will be $3,550 for self-only and $7,100 for family coverage. Here are some details that employers that sponsor high-deductible…