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Recently, a divided Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a restaurant worker who was fired for refusing to share tips with his coworkers can sue for wrongful discharge even though the Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act (MFLSA) doesn’t expressly authorize such claims.
Many states, like Massachusetts, are “at-will” states, which means employers are free to terminate employees for any reason or no reason, with or without cause or advance notice. But there’s a critical exception to the employment-at-will rule: an employee may not be terminated for any reason that’s forbidden by law.
In yesterday’s Advisor, BLR Senior Legal Editor and affirmative action expert Susan Schoenfeld clarified the main aspects of the new affirmative action requirements for people with disabilities. Today, four more requirements, plus an introduction to SmartPolicies®, BLR’s popular collection of prewritten HR policies. In addition to the major changes discussed in yesterday’s Advisor, there are […]
In part one, I explained the hiring pipeline and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in each step of the recruiting process. Here, I’ll explain why recruiters should embrace AI.
The landscape of employee leaves continues to grow in scope, complexity, and unpredictability. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other federal statutes have been joined by state, counties, and city leave laws. At the same time, more large employers look at paid leave as an important recruitment and […]
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has reached an agreement with the owner of a Manhattan laser surgery center to pay $5 million to its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to resolve violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Employers generally go to great lengths to retain valued employees. They know the benefits of keeping good, experienced people and avoiding the costs of recruiting and training new hires. Sometimes, though, the words “I quit” are music to an employer’s ears. A problem employee out the door seems like a problem solved. But is it? […]
Non-cash incentives are playing an important role in today’s employee attraction and retention strategies. The Great Resignation has started an important conversation, and workers have shown through their actions that they want to be seen as more than a cog in the machine. Employees are looking for more than a standard salary and benefits from […]
Using humor in your learning materials can keep your learners engaged and focused throughout their training. But how can you effectively use humor while also maintaining a certain level of professionalism?
In the modern workplace, each generation brings its unique set of needs and preferences. As we and many other observers have previously explored, the millennial and Gen Z cohorts have their distinct desires. But what about Generation X? The ‘Sandwich’ Phase Currently navigating the “sandwich” phase of life, Gen Xers are juggling responsibilities for their […]