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by Sean D. Lee The U.S. Supreme Court’s October 2015 term ended in late June 2016. Employers and federal contractors should take note of several recent decisions that affect businesses nationwide across a broad range of areas, including employment discrimination, affirmative action, and overtime exemptions. Green v. Brennan In Green v. Brennan (May 23, 2016), […]
by Hannah Roskey It is well understood that Canadian employers may be vicariously liable for the actions of their employees when the employees are acting within the scope of their duties. But surely not if the employee acts against the instructions of the employer? Maybe so, according to a recent panel of the Alberta Court […]
by Russell Gong of Deloitte and Adam Segal of cove Simply put, how people work is changing. Even just 5 years ago we did not have the benefit of a computer in our pocket that could connect us to colleagues, clients, and the world in milliseconds. Whether we like it or not, businesses will need […]
One way to attract talent to your organization is through unique perks and benefits. We’ve been hearing how workers would prefer to have flexible schedules and opportunities to work from home more often, but are these benefits actually preferred by all employees? The answer may surprise you!
In the early days of a company and throughout the life of small businesses, a single person or handful of employees might find themselves doing virtually everything, from production to marketing to accounting and compliance.
After two decades in film production, including a stint with Paramount (Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol) and assisting Academy Award-winning Director Brad Bird at Pixar Animation Studios, Lori Richardson now produces video content for Emtrain, a workplace culture/e-learning platform, as Managing Producer of Creative Content. Since teaming up with Emtrain CEO, Janine Yancey, the two have […]
“In all the jurisdictions I’ve practiced in, the general reaction to leave issues is bewilderment,” says Attorney Matthew Effland. In a recent presentation at SHRM’s Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, Effland clarified the particularly confusing issue of military leave.
When an employer is sued for discrimination and decides to settle the case, the details are confidential. When the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sues an employer, however, the settlement is very public and includes a press release giving details about the resolution. Recently, the EEOC announced a settlement with a Winston-Salem company in a […]
When a Fresno jury in 2006 awarded $1.7 million for sexual harassment to an employee who charged that she was spanked as part of team-building exercises at work, the verdict sent ripples through the employer community as a stark reminder of the need to keep a close check on workplace conduct. Now, however, the verdict […]
You’ve seen her splashed across the big screen, small screen, computer screen, and even your tablet screen, but have you ever actually met the fabled Executive Queen Bee? We’re talking about the stereotypical top female executive who stomps on other women on her way to the top, reveling in her success while ignoring or sabotaging […]