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What to do if you suspect workplace thievery

Fraud prevention experts believe in the 10-10-80 rule: 10% of employees never steal, 10% do and the rest will go either way depending on the circumstances. It’s often up to HR to play workplace cop.

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Beware pre-hire exams that could reveal genetic information

In recent years, states have cracked down on employers that try to predict whether someone is going to be a reliable employee and not put a costly strain on their health insurance premiums. A recent case illustrates the danger of demanding pre-employment information on health risks.

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DOL provides more guidance on using AI responsibly

Not long after publishing its AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework focused on hiring employees with disabilities, the Department of Labor has released guidance on how employees and AI can exist harmoniously at work.

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7 provisions not to include in your employment contracts

The Department of Labor has identified seven fine-print provisions in employment contracts that it believes violate the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

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FTC appeals court order that killed noncompete ban

The Federal Trade Commission on Oct. 18 filed an appeal seeking to overturn a federal court’s ruling that the FTC did not have the authority to issue a rule banning noncompete agreements nationwide.

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51% of employers now use AI in hiring

A survey by ResumeBuilder.com found that by the end of 2025, 68% of companies will be using AI to acquire new talent.

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Can an employee work from home during FMLA leave?

Is it legal for us to allow an employee to work from home while she is taking FMLA leave?

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Understand how USERRA protects FEMA reservists

If you have employees who belong to the National Guard or military reserves, you are probably familiar with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. But USERRA doesn’t just protect the employment rights of military-connected employees.

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Harassment cost employer $3 million—and the harasser $835,000

Juries tend to harshly punish employers that ignore harassment complaints and let the abuse continue. But occasionally, a jury decides it’s not enough to punish the employer; they punish the harasser, too.

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NLRB mandate: Amend stay-or-pay rules by Dec. 6

Offering especially generous benefits can certainly buy employees’ loyalty. But if you try to cement that loyalty with penalties for quitting before an agreed-upon period of time has passed, you may soon find yourself facing a National Labor Relations Board unfair labor practice charge.

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