In many labor markets, unemployment is low and competition for skilled workers is fierce. Under these conditions, employers who successfully retain and engage employees are less likely to waste resources due to high turnover, and more likely to succeed at achieving their goals. So what single workplace factor should be targeted to improve organizational performance?... Read more »

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The week of October 7 was a busy week for the California Legislature and California Court of Appeals. Although the California appellate court’s ruling in Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel, LLC (Cal. App. 2019) B283218 brought a sigh of relief to California employers when determining which “regular rate” applies to meal and rest period premiums, California... Read more »

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Let’s face it, keeping up with the ever-changing, wildly dynamic landscape of employment law is difficult. It feels as if every year, month and sometimes day, there is a new deadline to meet or a new set of laws to implement. This is especially true in the area of required training, and more specifically in... Read more »

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On Monday, October 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule to change the regulations regarding tips. The proposed rule would implement provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (CAA) and codifies existing Wage and Hour Division guidance. The proposed rule seeks to allow employers to share tips between workers... Read more »

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The EEOC is under the gun. The agency was not thrilled about a court order requiring it to collect salary data–a rule set in motion by the previous administration. In an April 25, 2019, decision, the court explained, “EEO-1 Component 2 data collection(s) will not be deemed complete, for the purpose of this Order, until... Read more »

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HR professionals read items online on nearly a daily basis that discuss the use of technology and even artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting. It is true that technology and AI are well-established in recruiting. Still, a recent survey reported on the Undercover Recruiter website speaks to the power of referrals. Referrals come on board more... Read more »

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