Archives for SHRM - Page 964
Refusal to Participate in Investigation Bars ADA Claim
An employee who refused to timely meet with his employer’s investigator could not sustain claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) even though he made recent complaints that his…
California Courts Target Enforceability of Nonsolicitation Agreements
Two recent court rulings have challenged the long-held view that reasonable post-employment worker nonsolicitation provisions are enforceable in California. So employers should review their agreements and assess the continued use…
No Discrimination When Decision-Makers Were Unaware of Disability
A former employee of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. could not establish disability discrimination when there was no evidence that the managers who fired him knew of his disability prior…
Support for New Parents Can Keep Employees On Board
Employers are enhancing their benefits for new parents, knowing that if they don’t provide them with enough support, they could lose some of their best talent to an organization that…
How to Use Technology to Bolster Recruiting
Companies can choose from lots of recruiting technology. But with a limited budget, how can they get the best results in today’s scorching-hot hiring market and make sure top candidates…
The IRS Says Let Them Eat Snacks
In recent guidance, the IRS continues to restrict employers' ability to serve employees free meals without triggering taxable income equal to the value of the meals. Snacks, on the other…
Putting Humanity into HR Compliance: Doing Performance Reviews Better
In his experience, says former employment law attorney Jathan Janove, annual performance reviews have more often increased claim risk than reduced it. Why? Reviews are frequently done so poorly that…
Los Angeles Internship Program Helps At-Risk Young Adults
The Creating Opportunities and Real Experiences (CORE) program matches local businesses with interns who may have criminal backgrounds. The program allows participants to get back on track and have a…
Multistate Employer
Multistate employer labor and employment law overviews provided by XpertHR
Federal Overtime Rule Proposal Revives Debate on Fair Salary Cutoff
As employers grapple with a new federal overtime rule proposal, the business community has described the salary threshold as fair, but worker advocates say the proposed level isn't high enough