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Whistleblowers in the News, California Style

Whistleblowing has been front-page news in recent weeks. As an impeachment investigation roils the nation, we’ve heard debate about the handling of confidential complaints, speculation about the whistleblower’s identity, and discussions of the validity of the claims. What we haven’t heard, at least not yet, is a report from the whistleblower that he’s been retaliated […]

Supreme Court issues number of important employment rulings

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), […]

Fleeting Fame Finds ‘Celebs’ Back at Work

As they say, fame is fleeting.  Just ask these former celebrities who are back on the job in the real, not reel, working world, reports Yahoo Celebrity. Former “Hairspray” star and “Dancing with the Stars” contestant Nikki Blonsky has earned a cosmetology license and is working at a salon in Long Island as a make-up […]

Microsoft’s Future of Work Leader Says ‘AI Is Not a Tool.’ Here’s Why.

Matthew Duncan is serious about this: Don’t call AI a tool. It’s not surprising that this Microsoft exec whose role is designed to challenge the world on the future of work won’t box in or label AI as a tool but, rather, he sees AI as a “mind shift.” When Duncan, Head of Thought Leadership […]

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What’s More Popular: Telecommuting or Office Working?

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!

Supreme Court Ruling Called Win for DACA Recipients and Employers

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking the Trump administration’s efforts to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) provides certainty for both employees benefiting from the program and for their employers. But the decision leaves the door open for a president to try again to rescind the program.

Retaining Employees in a Job Market Full of Greener Pastures

Millions of workers are looking for jobs while millions of employers are having a hard time filling open positions. At this time last year, COVID-19 swept across the world and disrupted life as we know it. Millions lost their jobs while those who were still employed hunkered down and waited out the outcome and outbreak. […]

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Employees Can Continue to Apply for DACA Program

It isn’t any secret that immigration issues have been a hot topic in employment for the last several years. One such issue involved the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly referred to as “DACA.” A recent U.S. Supreme Court case shed some light on that program for employers—for now. Here are the details.

4 Tips for Closing Job Candidates

Although the hiring market is beginning to tiptoe back from the edge of chaos, depending on your industry, it’s still an applicant’s market. Closing job candidates becomes a priority when a position has been open for a while. It takes time and money to find great candidates and get them in for an interview, but […]