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Harassment claims need not detail every offensive act, 1st Cir. says
A lower court improperly dismissed an employee's age harassment claim because she failed to cite the exact dates, exact individuals involved and exact words used in each instance.
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Paid family leave ranks as favorite work benefit
Various state and local paid leave policies might confuse employers but employees are increasingly calling for it, a new poll by Unum reveals.
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OpinionHow automation can help businesses focus on human professional development
Progressive and fast-growth companies focus on people, not administrative duties, writes Paul Burrin, vice president at Sage People, an HR management software provider.
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Study: Employees' biggest struggles tied to work and finances
Because financial worry can reduce employees' productivity, employers that offer financial wellness programs might benefit as much as workers.
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A warning for HR: cut the snark or cue an FMLA violation
You've asked your managers to keep their emotions in check, but recent cases illustrate the importance of heeding your own advice, experts told attendees at the 2018 DMEC annual conference.
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Cracks starting to show in Severson, experts say
The 2017 ADA ruling sent shockwaves through the employment community. But employers, even those in the 7th Circuit, must exercise caution, experts say.
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HR pressured by job market to invest in wellness benefits
For wellness programs to be worth the investment, employers and workers must agree on the value and effectiveness of those programs.
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Koch Foods to pay $3.75M to settle sexual harassment, race claims
Hispanic workers at a Mississippi chicken processing plant were harassed and faced retaliation after complaining, EEOC alleged in a lawsuit.
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'The time is now': Why and how to start a pay audit today
Employers should seriously consider conducting a pay audit — and soon, experts suggested at the National Employment Law Institute’s 42nd annual Employment Law Update.
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Survey: US adults think apprenticeships, not college, make them more employable
Employers strapped for workers may want to consider how the apprenticeship trend could shape how and who they hire.
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Kronos the latest tech company to offer HCM, enterprise integration
HCM integration is the latest big push in the industry as tech leaders seek to become the "backbone" of an employer's tech offering.
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Deep DiveEnglish-only workplace rules: both discriminatory and disengaging?
Employers are increasingly finding themselves in the news or in court defending English-only policies. Do these rules ever have a place at work?
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CBA was no excuse for UPS docking pay of drivers with disabilities, court says
The policy applied to those medically unable to drive, while employees unable to drive for other reasons, including DUI convictions, received full pay.
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Most employees like a multigenerational workplace, but communication struggles remain
More generations are working together than ever before, making deliberate collaboration essential.
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Recruitment challenge: Seasonal hiring that knows no season
The holiday rush may be months away, but some companies are starting now when it comes to hiring seasonal workers.
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Nearly half of HR managers in survey have witnessed demotions
Demotions may be more common than once thought, an Office Team survey shows, but they're not always caused by performance issues.
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How EY built neurodiversity into its teams and jumpstarted innovation
To follow the same path employers need to keep a number of accommodations in mind — and remember that "differences matter," according to speakers at DMEC's 2018 annual conference.
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Employees answer candidates' FAQs using new video recruitment tool
Want to put a face to your recruitment efforts? That's the goal of Altru, a startup that recently raised $1.3 million in venture capital funding.
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Report: US employers opting to eliminate job requirements
Creativity and flexibility are a must in today's job market, and that has led some employers to reevaluate both their screening processes and job descriptions.
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Manufacturers provide creative benefits to hire, especially in rural markets
In this talent market, good candidates are hard to find in any area. That makes rural manufacturers' recruiting game even more important.
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New York Attorney General sues DOL over FOIA of PAID program
State Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood asked the agency for records regarding the program in April, but DOL has not responded more than 100 days later.
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USERRA covers even employees who lack guaranteed shifts, 8th Cir. says
Claims in this area may not be as numerous as other allegations, but employers still need to understand their responsibilities — from notices to reinstatement.
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OpinionBuilding workplace trust that leads to company growth
Growth opportunities are the new backbone of benefits in today’s labor market — especially for millennials looking to grow their careers, writes Emily Foote, vice president of customer engagement at Bridge.
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WorldatWork: Women and men disagree on what's fair in pay and rewards
As employers focus on closing pay gaps, they must remember that employee perceptions about fairness can vary.
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Survey: Most tech workers haven't witnessed discrimination
It might be good news for the tech world, but the number of those who have seen discrimination isn't negligible, either.
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