Nevada Law on Marijuana Screening Goes Into Effect January 1
Nevada has a new law taking effect January 1, 2020, prohibiting employers from refusing to hire applicants who test positive for marijuana during preemployment drug screenings.
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Off-the-Clock DUI Results in Termination—Does California Law Allow It?
by Cathleen S. Yonahara An employee was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) on his own time in his own vehicle. His employer subsequently suspended his driving privileges and then terminated his employment when the employee wasn’t able to get the charges dismissed or find another position at the company that didn’t require him […]
The Small Business 401(k): Everything You Need to Know
The U.S. economy is the strongest it’s been in decades, but American small business employees are facing a dilemma when it comes to saving for their futures.
Additional Guidance Now Available for Maryland Healthy Working Families Act
As we previously reported, just over 1 month ago Maryland became the ninth state to enact a paid sick leave law when Governor Larry Hogan’s previous veto of the law was overridden. Despite some legislative efforts to delay the rapid, and somewhat unplanned, approach of its effective date, the law took effect as planned on […]
Best of Infographics 2025
Sometimes, you need complex HR and business strategy explained fast—and visually. That’s why our infographics were among our most-viewed content this year! From decoding the latest HR buzzwords to breaking down AI adoption strategies and mapping the perfect people and business strategy alignment, HRDA put the most important topics of 2025 into clear, digestible graphics. […]
7th Circuit Holds Winery Violated NLRA Over ‘Cellar Lives Matter’ Slogan
The 7th Circuit recently upheld a decision from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in a case involving Woodbridge Winery. The ruling cemented employees’ right to display a pro-union message on their clothing, despite the employer’s actions to remove the messaging from the workplace. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects an employee’s right to […]
Why Implementing On-the-Job Training for Your Supervisors Is Critical
While a lot of organizations spend a lot of money on developing formal training programs and learning content for their leaders, one recent study conducted at UConn discovered that an estimated 70% to more than 90% of a supervisor’s training and professional development occur outside these formal structures.
Advocacy Groups Challenge Trump’s 2-for-1 Regulation Requirement
Three liberal advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit alleging that President Trump’s 2-for-1 regulation mandate violates the Constitution and directs agencies to violate federal law.
Small Business Job Growth Remains Consistent, Hourly Wages Increase Slightly
We’ve previously reported that hiring intentions are expected to remain steady in 2019 and new employment watch data, released by Paychex, confirms these findings. Read on to see which areas and industries are impacted.
Warning! Is Your Workplace Culture Holding Your Talent Back?
When you’re building your workplace culture, it’s important to reflect on one important question—are you empowering your employees?