California Law on Lactation Accommodation Takes Effect in January
California’s new law spelling out requirements related to workplace lactation rooms will take effect on January 1, 2020.
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Pregnancy, Childbirth Accommodations Law Taking Effect in Oregon
A new law requiring Oregon employers to provide accommodations to known limitations relating to pregnancy, childbirth, and any related medical condition such as lactation is set to go into effect on January 1, 2020.
5 Characteristics of Growth-Focused Leadership Candidates
If you want to stay competitive in an increasingly competitive market, McKinsey found that “growth trumps all.”
The State of Holiday Hiring in 2019: Questions Answered
2018 saw a surge of holiday hiring in the United States, with more than 700,000 positions open. The Palmer Forecast predicts an even greater demand for seasonal workers this season. Unfortunately, the need for additional talent is clashing with the current unemployment rate in the country, which remains very low at 3.1%.
New Jersey Salary History Ban Takes Effect January 1
New Jersey’s new law prohibiting employers from screening job applicants based on their pay history takes effect on January 1, 2020.
How the FLSA and Netflix Have Updated Their Approaches in Today’s Modern World
Earlier this year, I wrote about the numerous streaming service options that were available to consumers and how this made it difficult to decide which services to utilize, if any, as alternatives to cable. At the time, I was focused on television viewing habits but Netflix has made clear that it also has its sights […]
Animals at Work: In-Fur-Mation for Employers
To avoid a hairy situation, employers should familiarize themselves with laws relating to the emerging issue of animals at work. Most animals fall into the following three sets: (1) service animals, (2) comfort or therapy animals, and (3) pets.
Should You Worry About Training Employees Out of Your Company?
Training employees is a crucial means of making them more effective and productive, as well as reducing risk. But many employers fear that spending money on training employees will make them more attractive candidates in the labor market, thereby making them susceptible to leaving the organization. Here are some reasons you should not let that […]
Full-Cycle Recruitment Is the Answer to the War for Talent
Full-cycle recruiting, also known as end-to-end recruiting, is the entire talent acquisition process from start to finish. It begins when the need to fill a new role is identified and ends with onboarding the new employee.
Recent Settlement Suggests Shift Toward More Parental Leave Parity
A recent legal settlement over a parental leave dispute may encourage employers to move toward more gender-neutral parental leave policies.