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By Heather Hunt Dec 13, 2012 Talent

Updated: Dec 13, 2012

Headquartered in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Hamilton Sundstrand (www.hamiltonsundstrand.com) is among the world’s largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products. A subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (www.utc.com), the company designs, manufactures, and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, corporate, and military aircraft. In addition, Hamilton Sundstrand is a major supplier […]

Employers should continue using expired Form I-9 until new version is available

By Holly Jones, Senior Legal Editor Apr 1, 2016 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Apr 1, 2016

The current revision of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-9 expired March 31. However, USCIS has instructed employers to continue using this version of the form until a new revision is approved. Meanwhile, revisions to Form I-9 have been proposed, but the new form cannot be finalized and adopted until the public has […]

Utah passes historic legislation against sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination

By Utah Employment Law Letter Mar 13, 2015 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 13, 2015

by Ryan B. Frazier On March 12, Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed into law newly enacted legislation aimed at preventing employment and housing discrimination against gays, lesbians, and transgender individuals. The monumental legislation amends the state’s antidiscrimination law to prohibit employers statewide from making employment decisions based on an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. […]

Addressing Indoor Heat Hazards (and Citations) in California

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Dec 18, 2015 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 18, 2015

California’s outdoor heat illness prevention standard is the only one of its kind in the United States—and a recent ruling by the California Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board has made it so those working indoors are protected from heat hazards as well. The ruling comes after a worker suffered heat illness while inside a […]

Mind Over Matter: Lessons from the Olympics

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Feb 21, 2014 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Oswald, CEO of BLR, offered his thoughts on mental toughness in a recent edition of The Oswald Letter. So as each skier attacked the course, NBC’s cameras would show Miller watching the competition to see if they eclipsed his time. I could only imagine what it was like for him to watch competitor after competitor […]

Please Don’t Investigate? You May Want to Agree

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Mar 9, 2009 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 10, 2009

When an employee makes a complaint, conventional wisdom says that you have to investigate even when requested not to, says attorney Jonathan Segal. While that’s correct for most cases, recognize that there may also be some risks in investigating. Segal offered his tips at a recent SHRM conference. Segal is a partner in the Philadelphia […]

Basics of Overtime Law in California

By Jennifer Carsen Jul 13, 2012 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

Overtime laws in California differ from the federal laws. If you have employees in California, you need to know your overtime obligations. In a CER webinar titled “Exemption Audits in California: Practical Strategies for Conducting a Successful Self-Audit of Your Job Classifications,” Allen M. Kato outlined some overtime basics for us to help employers understand […]

Severance Tradeoff: What Employers and Employees Should Know

By Emily E. Brodner, Juliet S. Burgess, Burgess Law Group Jun 11, 2026 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 11, 2026

A severance agreement isn’t just a payment document—it’s a legal exchange. The employer offers new compensation or benefits, and the employee typically releases potential legal claims and accepts certain post-employment obligations. Both sides should understand that trade-off before signing. These agreements often arrive at a difficult moment. The employer wants finality, and the employee may […]