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EntertainHR: March Madness and Non-Competes 

By Erin Shrum, Associate, FordHarrison Apr 15, 2026 EntertainHR

Updated: Apr 15, 2026

About half of this year’s Sweet Sixteen starters in the men’s NCAA March Madness tournament began their college careers at a different program. Michigan State was the only Sweet Sixteen team with all five starters originating at the university. Four teams retained four of their five starters. For all remaining teams, at least two starters transferred from a different school.  Player transfers are part of what makes March Madness so exciting. Transfers allow competition to […]

Unlimited vacation policies—good idea or license to slack?

By California Employment Law Letter Jun 17, 2015 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Michael Futterman and Jaime Touchstone Employers have long used paid vacation policies as a compensation benefit and a means of enhancing employee productivity. To keep pace in a competitive hiring market, many start-ups offer employees the right to take “unlimited” paid vacation. While “unlimited vacation” policies do offer certain benefits, the law on such […]

Can a Reasonable Accommodation Be Retaliatory Under the FMLA?

By Guest Columnist Mar 24, 2016 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 24, 2016

By Richard J. Morgan, JD One of the challenging situations faced by HR professionals and the employers they work for is the differing standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Considering one of the laws without an analysis of the other and its effect on employment […]

Is Technology Making Us Less Efficient?

By Dan Oswald May 16, 2011 Oswald Letter

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

It’s time for me to climb up on my soapbox once again. I hate to do it, but I just can’t hold back any longer. Have you noticed how much time we spend saving time and trying to be more efficient? (Read that again.) It’s occurred to me that all of these tools designed to […]

What Are the Rules for Mixed-Motive Bias in California?

By Denise Rand Apr 14, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

In early 2013, the California Court of Appeals ruled in favor of an employee in a so-called “mixed-motive” case (when an employer has both unlawful and legitimate reasons for taking an adverse employment action) brought under the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

LinkedIn Expert Shares Tips for Upskilling and Attracting Talent through Flexibility

By Recruiting Daily Advisor Editorial Staff May 29, 2019 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: May 29, 2019

In a recent episode of HR Works Podcast, LinkedIn Vice President of Talent Solutions Mark Lobosco sat down to discuss the latest LinkedIn research report, “Global Talent Trends 2019.” In the episode, Lobosco offered insight into the research, as well as information for handling the skills gap and talent shortage.

Olympics and the power of positivity and unity

By David Kim, FordHarrison Aug 15, 2016 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

They did it again. The Olympics sucked me in. I am an admitted hard core sports fan when it comes to my professional teams, but like most people I’m not usually watching swimming, beach volleyball, or [fill in the blank with virtually any other summer Olympic sport] in my free time. However, I always get […]

IRS Clarifies Midyear Changes to ‘Safe Harbor’ 401(k) Plans

By Jane Meacham, Contributing Editor Feb 1, 2016 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Feb 1, 2016

The IRS on Jan. 29 provided some long-awaited guidance on which midyear amendments to “safe harbor” 401(k) retirement plans it will allow — and which remain prohibited. The guidance, effective immediately, should put to rest years of confusion among practitioners over when they can adjust plans to reflect short-term changes without putting their plan’s qualification […]