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Some employers have no problem, in general, with employees who moonlight, but still want some restrictions. That’s why it’s wise to set a clear policy that outlines what you consider acceptable outside employment.

In his first week in office, President Trump issued a wide-ranging executive order designed to identify federal government agencies that have what are colloquially called diversity, equity and inclusion programs or policies. At first glance, most private-sector employers might not be concerned. But dig deeper, and the order reveals more.

The best way to win an employee lawsuit is to prevent it in the first place. You’ll be able to head off many disputes by understanding what stirs workers up and makes them want to call a lawyer.

In the 48 hours after President Trump took office on Jan. 20, he issued a torrent of executive orders and actions, many of them bearing directly on issues that matter to HR professionals and employers.

With February comes Valentine’s Day, as good an excuse as any to review your policies so employees understand there are limits on how, where and when they can embrace the spirit of romance at work.

Employers with military-connected employees understand they must grant military leave when members of the National Guard or reserves are called up for training or active-duty service. But that’s just the beginning.

For centuries, a signature at the bottom of a piece of paper has meant someone agrees with what the document says. But now many of our documents are made of electrons instead of wood pulp. Can keystrokes carry the same legal weight as strokes of the pen? Yes.

Employment lawyers say these are the 12 mistakes they spot most often when they review employee handbooks and how employers use them.

Exit interviews are great tools for understanding how to reduce turnover. However, you must take care to minimize legal liability during those meetings.

It’s not easy to stand firm in today’s polarized world, but Costco just showed everyone how it’s done.