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Employment Law
PRO Act could trigger massive union changes
02/25/2021
Legislation introduced in February will usher in sweeping labor-management changes if it passes.
HR Management
Remove unintended ‘promises’ from handbook
02/25/2021
Your employee handbook probably includes a disclaimer stating that it is not a contract. But beware: A single disclaimer at the front of the book isn’t enough, especially if other handbook language appears to make promises you are not prepared to honor.
Compensation & Benefits
Paycheck Fairness Act introduced again, and this time it could pass
02/23/2021
The PFA places a high bar in front of employers trying to justify differentials between the wages paid to women and men.
Hiring
4 ways coronavirus has changed work forever
02/16/2021
Patterns are beginning to emerge as to what might be in store as the crisis winds down.
Employee Relations
Workplace unity: Keeping the peace amid strong opinions and emotions
02/12/2021
What can managers do to promote office peace and lessen the risk of threatening rhetoric occurring?
Terminations
Fired Jan. 6 protestor sues for $10 million
02/11/2021
Consult your attorney before firing an employee who may have been present at a protest where rioting occurred. There’s a risk you might be sued.
Article Archives
Review coronavirus-safety protocols ASAP
10% of workers will try to outwit AI tracking tools
Poll: Paid family and medical leave has bipartisan support
Congress takes up legislation that could affect HR, employers
Snapshot: Lawsuits filed by the EEOC
Offering incentives to get the vaccine? Tread carefully
Are unpaid internships a thing of the past?
As jobs declined, union participation rose in 2020
Report: Wage-and-hour cases to ‘explode’ in 2021
False positives? Look out for fake COVID test results
Require vaccinated staff to mask up, stay apart
Risky business: Think twice before firing ‘sickly’ worker
Expect more covid paid-leave mandates soon
Another agency to watch out for: the FTC
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