Editor’s note: You are reading the first article by ERE’s new legal columnist, Kate Bischoff. In case you missed the post and video introducing … Read more
A Judge Delivers Really, Really Bad News for Gig Economy Employers
On Monday, a U.S. District judge ruled that Uber, Postmates, and other companies operating in the gig economy could suffer “irreparable harm” … Read more
Report: Compliance Challenges Mount for Global HR Organizations
As businesses expand internationally, they must be fully primed for the workplace challenges and complexities they will encounter. The regional differences … Read more
The Reality of Hiring DREAMers
“I can’t discover the cure for HIV, but I can hire the person who will.” One of our recruiters said that to me when I was CHRO at the Bill & Melinda … Read more
How Employers Can Stay Out of Cupid’s Crossfire
Love is in the air as February 14 draws near, but love can also be a battlefield. Valentine’s Day may present legal woes for employers with “affectionate” … Read more
How Will Brexit Impact the Working Time Directive?
Now that the UK’s exit from the European Union is almost a certainty, the impact of Brexit on labor laws is becoming an ever more real concern for … Read more
How HR Professionals Should Be Leading In the #metoo Era
Over the last several years, the #metoo movement has exposed an epidemic of sexual harassment and assault in America. Nearly one in five women will be … Read more
Are You Prepared For California’s Sweeping Labor Law Changes?
With a new governor and a progressive state legislature, 2019 was a significant year for legislative developments in California labor and employment law. … Read more
CBD Won’t Get You High, But It Could Mean You Fail a Drug Test
When you buy a CBD product — let’s say CBD oil tincture — that’s marketed as “THC free,” as many CBD products are, the last thing you’re probably worried … Read more
Workers Report Behavior But Fear Retaliation and Doubt It Will Be Investigated
In the wake of #MeToo, employees have been emboldened to report inappropriate, illegal and unethical behavior. A survey by my company, HR Acuity, found 56% … Read more