Supreme Court Case Could Affect Scope of EEOC Subpoenas
What employer information is relevant under an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charge for the purposes of an EEOC subpoena, and what constitutes an undue burden? Supreme Court justices dug…
Massachusetts Superior Court Rules on Employee Meal Breaks
In a decision that could spell trouble for Massachusetts employers, a state court held that meal breaks are compensable unless employees are relieved of all work-related duties
Washington, D.C., Mayor Signs Law Curbing Employer Use of Credit Reports
Mayor Muriel Bowser had signed a bill prohibiting employers from using or obtaining a job applicant's or employee's credit information for employment purposes—with limited exceptions
New York State Regulations Governing Payroll Debit Cards Revoked
The New York State Industrial Board of Appeals (IBA) revoked final regulations that would have significantly restricted the use of payroll debit cards and imposed disclosure and consent requirements for…
Avoiding the Perils and Pitfalls of Electronic Communication
How to protect employees and your organization from the perils and pitfalls of electronic communication
How HR Can Prepare for the Next Recession
Nearly 9 million Americans lost their jobs during the last recession. The unemployment rate peaked at 10 percent
Furniture That Gets Workers Moving
Standing desks. These help get employees off their rears for the day, though standing for prolonged periods can cause its own health problems, such as varicose veins and joint pain
Is Paid Family Leave Becoming a New Standard for Employers?
Following one of the most contentious presidential elections in
Promote an Active Workforce with Standing Desks
The cardboard box that Jason McCann’s colleague used to create a standing desk in 2012 was a bit ahead of its time. McCann’s co-worker wanted to stay in an upright…
Bill Would Restrict Hiring of Temporary Workers in California
California employers with 10 or more employees would be required to offer additional work hours to existing staff before hiring new employees or contracting with staffing firms under a proposal…