Upcoming Changes in California’s Law Regarding Criminal Background Checks
The Civil Rights Council of the California Civil Rights Department released its latest draft revisions to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations that
HR’s Latest Challenge: Managing Mass Employee Sick Absences
As cases of COVID-19, flu and other illnesses swell, employers need to think strategically
EU Parliament and Council Agree on New Rules for Pay Transparency
The European Parliament and Council have reached an agreement on pay transparency measures. Here are the key measures set out in the directive
Microsoft-Owned Company Votes to Unionize
Employees at a Microsoft-owned game maker, ZeniMax Media, voted to unionize, the Communication Workers of America announced Jan. 3
Preventing Harassment in Light of the Speak Out Act
Employers may need to adjust their practices and policies to comply with the Speak Out Act, which invalidates nondisclosure agreements and nondisparagement agreements
Feds Push to End Noncompete Agreements
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a proposal on Jan. 5 to ban noncompete agreements that restrict workers' mobility among employers
Ask HR: Can Managers Be Friends with Subordinates?
Can a manager maintain a relationship with a friend who has been transferred to his team? What is the best way for a worker to ask for help when she…
What Businesses Must Do To Prevent A Debacle Like That Of Southwest Airlines
Lessons learned from the chaos at Southwest Airlines over the holidays indicate that companies must make major changes to prevent harm to customers, employees and their bottom line