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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.
Read MoreEmployment lawyers say these are the 12 mistakes they spot most often when they review employee handbooks and how employers use them.
Read MoreExit interviews are great tools for understanding how to reduce turnover. However, you must take care to minimize legal liability during those meetings.
Read MoreIt’s not easy to stand firm in today’s polarized world, but Costco just showed everyone how it’s done.
Read MoreIf you use wearables to collect information about employees’ physical or mental conditions or for diagnostic testing, you may be conducting medical exams under the ADA.
Read MoreI work in HR for a construction firm in Illinois. I heard that there was a national ban on noncompete agreements, but I am unclear on when or if that happened. I am also unclear what rules apply in Illinois.
Read MoreThe incoming Trump administration is expected to enact policy changes that could affect employer-sponsored benefits, according to the nonpartisan, nonprofit Kaiser Family Foundation. Beyond the benefits realm, new administration policies could restrict employers’ access to foreign-born workers and limit the reach of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Read MoreInsider threats—security risks originating within your own workforce—are on the rise and could seriously harm your organization’s finances, reputation and operations. HR professionals hold the key to tackling cybersecurity challenges head-on. Here’s how.
Read MoreAs we prepare for the new Trump administration to take office, we are taking a look at what changes to expect for each executive agency that will affect employment law. These include the EEOC, the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board. First up is the EEOC.
Read MoreStates are emerging as prime sources of new employment-related laws. Here is a sampling of new laws scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, or soon after.
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