One of the most powerful unanswered questions in recruiting is “Why are ‘not hired’ applicants and rejected candidates not provided with … Read more
New Labor Secretary, NLRB Point to More Activist Workplace Regulation
By Howard Mavity Yesterday (July 18), the U.S. Senate confirmed the new Secretary of Labor, Thomas Perez, and new EPA Director Gina McCarthy. Along with … Read more
Connecticut Governor Vetoes Bill Regulating Non-Compete Agreements
By Risa B. Boerner Last month, the Connecticut state legislature passed a bill that would have regulated the use of noncompete agreements. The bill would … Read more
Senate Compromise Clears Path for More Pro-Labor NLRB Members
By Reyburn Lominack A bold threat by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to change Senate filibuster rules to reduce the number of votes necessary to … Read more
When Can You Discipline an Employee For What They Write Online?
By Howard Mavity I was fortunate last week to spend time in Denver with my buddies on the AGC (Associated General Contractors) National Safety Committee. … Read more
Should the City of San Francisco Mandate Flexible Workplaces?
While on business in San Francisco the last 10 days, I had the opportunity to join discussions about the city’s proposed flexibility ordinance. When San … Read more
A Multi-Million Dollar Lesson About Violating Non-Compete Agreements
By Gregory D. Hanscom A recent ruling entered in Pennsylvania state court is a stark reminder to employers and employees about the dangers associated with … Read more
Iowa Court: Upon Review, Firing Attractive Female Was Not Sex Discrimination
By Eric B. Meyer So, by now, all of you must be familiar with the case in Iowa — I’ve blogged the heck out of it here and here — where … Read more
The Unintended Consequences of a New Social Media Law
By Eric B. Meyer I got an email the other day from my SHRM buddy Tara Mauk Arthur. She lives in Arkansas, which is one of 12 states to have a social media … Read more
Why We Need Bereavement Policies That Make More Sense
Grab your company’s Employee Handbook and take a look at the Bereavement Leave policy. Go ahead, I’ll wait. It probably starts out by stating how the … Read more