Autistic Employee’s Ability to Understand Arbitration Clause Litigated
A former employee who had severe autism and was denied the opportunity to have her job coach review an agreement that included an arbitration clause challenged the
Viewpoint: How One Company’s New Wellness Program Took Off
Corporate wellness programs can range from free-flowing to highly structured, and the rewards can vary from getting a free T-shirt to winning a medal in a marathon. The
A Dangerous Job Assignment Can Show Retaliation
An appeals court said that dangerous work assignments could qualify as retaliation; a work assignment wasn't retaliatory in this case because too much time had passed
OSHA Expands Who May Wind Up on Its ‘Severe Violator’ List
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced it is expanding the criteria for placement in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program list
Cannabis and HR Tech: What You Need to Know
Cannabis-related businesses face several regulatory and compliance issues that impact their HR practices. The quickly changing regulatory and legal landscape can be
Employers React to ‘Confusing’ Labor Market with Layoffs, Retention Plans
Companies are pursuing a range of strategies illustrating the paradoxical nature of the current labor market, according to a recent survey
Cal/OSHA Hearing Reflects Disagreements Over Non-Emergency COVID-19 Standard
The Cal/OSHA Standards Board held a hearing on a proposed non-emergency COVID-19 standard. There remains disagreement about whether a non-emergency standard is needed at
Canada, US Fight Ageism in the Workplace
As the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the workplace, experts say older workers in Canada and the