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Compensation & Benefits

Subminimum wage reinstated

07/14/2025
The DOL announced on July 7 that it was withdrawing a proposed rule allowing some employers to pay workers a subminimum wage.
Employment Law

Check your policies and stay cognizant of antisemitism at work

07/14/2025
Jonathan Segal, a partner at Duane Morris LLP, tells HR professionals to stay cognizant as he witnesses “an explosion and evolution” of antisemitic views. He advises them to condemn antisemitism as they would other workplace -isms.
HR Management

Turn the CIVILITY model into everyday HR action

07/14/2025
Drawing from years of law enforcement experience and high-stakes communication, Jeffrey Owens introduced the CIVILITY framework, a behavioral model designed to reshape how organizations build and sustain workplace culture. Here’s how each part of the CIVILITY model can be applied to your organization.
Employee Relations

Is your employee discipline fair? A 5-question self-test

07/11/2025
Whether it’s deserved or not, the perception that management is “against” employees, once earned, is difficult to shake. That’s why it’s vital for supervisors to make sure they treat everyone fairly and consistently, especially when disciplining employees.
Hiring

DHS warns to check permit changes

07/09/2025
The Trump administration has begun revoking the immigration status for some workers before the expiration date printed on their Employment Authorization Documents.
Terminations

Discover work mistakes during FMLA? Here’s what to do

06/23/2025
Employees who take FMLA leave are protected from retaliation for doing so. That’s led to the mistaken belief among some employees that they can’t be disciplined or fired while on leave. That’s not the case.
Article Archives

OBBBA may trigger overtime requests

Measure what matters: Rethinking leadership-development metrics

Lead the adoption: HR builds the foundation for AI readiness

Organizations hold budgets flat while HR drives retention in 2026

A half-hour absence = 7 years of FMLA fallout

How discrimination beliefs are driving resistance to DEI initiatives

New injury data signals key risk areas HR can’t afford to ignore

Dismiss racist taunts at your peril

Extended leave for disabled spouse? Maybe

Documenting performance? Better date-stamp and retain

DOL announces deregulation efforts

Trump DOL won’t charge double if you fix wage mistakes

Bystander harassment reporter has rights, too

‘Impossible’ PIP sinks employer’s discharge appeal

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