FMLA Bill Would Require Child Bereavement Leave
A child's death should trigger the right to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time off, according to a bipartisan group of congressional members who introduced a bill to amend…
In Focus: Senate Votes to Revoke OSHA Record-Keeping Rule
An Obama-era Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule extending the agency's authority to issue citations for record-keeping rule violations from six months to five years is one step closer…
Woman Reassigned Then Fired After Taking Family Leave Is Entitled to Damages
A security guard who returned from family leave to a job with less pay and poorer working conditions—and who was later fired—is entitled to damages
California Restaurants: Put Detailed Record-Keeping on Your Menu
A small restaurant chain's settlement of a lawsuit alleging wage and hour violations is a $900,000 reminder to California businesses to painstakingly document hourly employees' breaks
10 Keys to Grassroots Advocacy for HR Professionals
Make sure your voice is heard, but not at the expense of your career
My Boss Said 'Don't Use Me As A Reference' — Now What?
Maggie never got along with her boss and now that she is quitting, the boss said "Don't ever use me as a reference!" What should Maggie do?
How To Answer 'What's Your Greatest Failure So Far?'
Keegan got the unexpected interview question "What's your greatest failure so far?" and wasn't sure how to answer it. How would you respond?
The Recruiter Said 'At Your Age, You'd Better Take What You Can Get'
Patrick was stunned when a once-positive relationship with a potential client unraveled. How would you have reacted if you were in Patrick's situation?
3 Hallmarks Of Strength, And Why They're Rare Qualities In Most Leaders
Many like to think leadership is defined by a style. However, research suggests three hallmarks of leadership strength that you may not have considered before but, with just a little…
Steven Kotler And Jamie Wheal: What You Can Learn From Top Performers
I spoke to Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal, coauthors of the national bestseller Stealing Fire, about why they focused on performance enhancement for their book, their four accelerating forces, what…