Is Your Noncompete Agreement Enforceable?
Employers may think that their noncompete agreement or restrictive covenant prohibiting departing employees from taking a similar job at a competitor is ironclad, but that’s not always true
Federal Departments' Withdrawal of Gender Identity Guidance Doesn’t Change EEOC's Position
Even though two federal departments have rescinded guidance requiring schools to let people use bathrooms that match their gender identities, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) still considers it illegal…
Title VII Gender Identity Claim Goes Forward
A Texas federal judge dismissed claims alleging gender identity discrimination asserted under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) against an insurer and employer.…
Agency Extends Relief for ‘Grandmothered’ Small-Group Health Plans
The Trump administration is allowing small business an extra year to renew certain older plans that don’t comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and that don’t fall under the…
9th Circuit Rules Again that Car Dealership Service Advisors Are Not Exempt
Car dealership service advisors, in contrast to car dealership mechanics and salespeople, are not exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the 9th Circuit ruled. Significantly, the 9th Circuit's decision…
Keeping Pace with a Mobile Workforce (Infographic)
By 2020, the mobile workforce is projected to comprise roughly three-quarters of
Four Tips To Help You Maximize Your Time At Business Conferences
Conferences are an important part of the business world today. The challenge for many executives is how to maximize your time at these events without running yourself ragged
5 Ways Lack Of Sleep Makes Millennials Worse Employees
Just 29% of millennials say they regularly get sufficient sleep
The 25 Best Twitter Accounts To Follow To Improve Your Life
Twenty-five Twitter accounts to follow to help improve your career
Uber Bare: Four Steps To Avoiding A Corporate Culture Disaster
In the old days when we were not as connected as we are now, it was possible for people and corporations to hide information or remain anonymous. Today, like it…