Human Resources

Governor Signs California’s Ban-the-Box Law

Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law California’s version of a “ban-the-box” law. State and workers must determine if a […]

Are HP, Yahoo, Right To Eliminate Work-From-Home?

Hewlett-Packard recently announced it would eliminate work-from-home policies, following in Yahoo’s footsteps. The companies have both said the move is […]

Appeals Court: ADA Protections Go Beyond Essential Job Functions

An appeals court found that employers have on obligation under the Americans with Disabilities Act not only to provide accommodation […]

One CEO’s Radical PTO Policy: Treat Employees Like Adults

By implementing unlimited vacation time, or FTO (Free Time Off), Bloomfire created a culture of respect and trust, without seeing […]

A Couple Of Fine Old English Words Spell Trouble For Tyson

In a doffing and donning class action, the court did not accept Tyson’s contention that…

Employers Should Get Out Ahead Of Flu Season

With flu season upon us, employers looking to minimize lost productivity should implement policies that encourage sick employees to stay […]

Love Conquers All, Except Disparity In Workplace Power Dynamics

Companies need a clearly defined policy regarding personal relationships between colleagues, and when relationships that go against those policies are […]

Threat By Ex-Employee Invalidates Union Victory at Bellagio

A pro-management NLRB decision, invalidating a union election victory at Bellagio in Las Vegas as the result of a threat […]

EEOC Is Pursuing GINA Violations

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act casts a wider net than the word “genetic” might suggest…

Final Rules On Wellness Programs From Three Agencies

They must be structured to avoid discrimination based on a health factor.

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