SHRM Partners in Launch of Interactive LER Ecosystem Map
SHRM, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and other leading stakeholders, has launched an interactive learning and employment records (LERs) map…
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The Star Profile and DE&I
Creating star profiles–short, succinct descriptions of the behaviors or actions needed for success in a given position–is aneffective way to align human behavior with…
Failure-to-Accommodate Claim Proceeds to Trial Under ADA
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined a deaf employee could proceed to trial over an employer’s failure to provide text message summaries of safety meetings…
Police Dispatcher’s Resisting Arrest Justifies Termination
A federal trial court upheld a police dispatcher’s termination for failing to appropriately disclose her arrest for resisting a police officer, providing false…
New California Background Check Requirements Take Effect Oct. 1
California employers will need to make changes to their background check and criminal history review process thanks to new Fair Chance Act (FCA) regulations taking…
Hollywood Writers Reach Tentative Deal with Studios
Hollywood studios and the screenwriters’ union, the Writers Guild of America (WGA), have struck a tentative deal. The writers participated in a lengthy strike over pay…
Firing Employees Lawfully in the UK
There are certain things to keep in mind when navigating the process of lawfully firing an employee in the U.K.
California’s Overtime Rules May Supersede Federal Law
California’s law on overtime pay differs substantially from the proposed rule on overtime pay recently issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, so employers will need to…
Companies Turn to AI to Improve Workplace Safety
While the use of generative AI to save HR professionals time and boost their productivity has captured headlines, another use of artificial intelligence in the workplace…
Internship Gives Insight into Running a Business
A summer internship at Allstate insurance company is an example of how companies can design internships not only to build their talent pipeline, but also to benefit interns and set them up for career success.