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Can you take action against an employee for being a pain in the you-know-what?

At least one court says yes. True confession: When I was a little future lawyer, I was sometimes a pain. (So, Robin, you’re saying your personality hasn't changed in all these years?) When I was being especially “high...more

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4 Biggest Employer Takeaways From California’s New AI Policy Report

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A high-profile AI policy report commissioned by California Governor Gavin Newsom has just set the stage for potential new AI regulation that could soon impact your hiring processes, workplace surveillance, and AI-fueled...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

The 5 Best Practices for New Hire Onboarding

It’s reported that 69% of employees are more likely to stay with a company for three years if they received a great onboarding experience. First impressions matter, especially when it comes to new hire onboarding. A...more

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Now May be the Time to Ask Whether Your Non-Profit’s Top Executive Should Have a Contract – 5 Key Considerations

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In a time where headlines are dominated with executive orders and political shake-ups, non-profit boards cannot afford to be distracted from leadership decisions that matter most. Your CEO plays a pivotal role in guiding your...more

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7 strikes, and this employer is OUT!

Employer going to trial in age discrimination case. We had a blizzard last Friday (in North Carolina, 2 inches is a blizzard), and we still have ice and snow on the ground a week later. Anyway, I've had enough of winter now...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Foolish CEO quips, fishy termination mean pregnancy case will go to trial

A (not so) perfect cluster. Happy new year, everybody. During the holidays, a federal judge in Wisconsin ruled that an employee’s pregnancy discrimination claim will go to a jury. The plaintiff (we’ll call her “Katy”) was...more

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Supreme Court to Hear Heterosexual Woman’s Reverse Discrimination Case

The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear a case in which a female heterosexual employee claimed an Ohio state agency discriminated against her in favor of employees who identify as LGBTQ+. The case, Ames v....more

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Performance-Based Terminations of Employment in South Korea

Are performance-based terminations of employment possible in South Korea? The answer may lie in a recent Supreme Court of Korea case in which the employer obtained a favorable decision regarding the legitimacy of dismissing...more

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[Webinar] 2024 Labor and Employment Series - AI and Privacy Laws in the Workplace - October 1st, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

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In our complimentary four-part webinar series, Shipman's labor and employment attorneys will guide private-sector employers through some of the most pressing legal challenges in the modern workplace. From neurodiversity...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

[Webinar] HR Huddle Up: An Interactive Event & Virtual Tech Expo - September 11th, 1:00 pm CST

Employees crave feedback, but micromanagement can kill their drive. How can you avoid it? How can you provide the guidance your team needs without stifling their growth? It’s the performance paradox. Join us to explore the...more

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The Employer’s Playbook for Managing Remote and Hybrid Workforces

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The rise of remote work has forced employers to tackle one challenge after another – and now the biggest challenge is effectively managing remote and hybrid workforces for the long term. When the pandemic hit, many employers...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

How to Navigate the Recruitment Funnel: A Guide for Employers

Finding the perfect candidate for your job opening is like searching for a needle in a haystack. With countless resumes flooding your inbox and interviews that seem to blur together, it’s easy to get lost in the chaos. ...more

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Recent Rulings Pave Way for More Workplace Bias Claims: 5 Steps for Florida Employers to Reduce Risk of Trial

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Two recent court rulings provide a roadmap for Florida employees and their attorneys to take their claims all the way to trial by building a convincing mosaic of circumstantial evidence. This means that now more than ever,...more

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25 SMART Goals For HR Professionals in 2024

As we step into 2024, the role of HR professionals continues to evolve and adapt to the ever-changing needs of organizations and employees. With the focus on the department, setting SMART goals has become an essential...more

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Weekly Checklist: Do Your Job Descriptions Need an Update for 2024?

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FP Weekly often provides readers with a practical and cutting-edge checklist of issues to consider, action steps to take, and goals to accomplish to ensure you remain on the top of your game when it comes to workplace...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

I'm an employment lawyer. Here are 5 things you employers are doing wrong.

You won't want to miss this!!! You all probably read respectable news sources. I subscribe to a number of "sober" mainstream publications, but have a sick attraction to the Daily Mail and the New York Post....more

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20 Trends in Human Resources Management You Can Expect to See in 2024

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As we fast forward to 2024, it’s clear that the HR landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. From realigning priorities and adapting operating models to embracing new technologies and championing employee well-being,...more

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[Webinar] AI and the Next Frontier: Understanding What’s Ahead in Employment - October 18th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EDT

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Discover how AI’s rapidly growing role in the workplace—including using AI tools to enhance deliverables, streamline operations, assist with recruitment and supervise employees—is catching the attention of the EEOC and other...more

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How is HR Using AI? An Employer’s List of Tools and Potential Pitfalls

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As various forms of artificial intelligence capture the imagination of the broader public, human resources professionals may feel like they are caught in a bit of a whirlwind. While predictive analytics (data-driven...more

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Managing High Performers: Top Gun Maverick – Hiring to Firing Podcast

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High performers are crucial to organizational success but often are accompanied by challenges and sometimes even legal risks. Listen in as Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs chat with Shiftsmart Senior Vice President of...more

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What Employers Need to Know About Use of Generative AI at Work

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Generative AI could profoundly affect workplace dynamics, potentially bringing significant benefits to companies that are able to manage the risks. Here we focus on employment law as it relates to use of generative AI at...more

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UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: June 2023

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Our June update includes cases on whether an employer notified of an employee’s pregnancy just before termination is liable for a pregnancy dismissal, whether an employer’s future discovery of a disability makes it...more

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Making Sandwiches and Managing Employees: Hulu’s The Bear - Hiring to Firing Podcast

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Sometimes it’s not what you say, but how you say it. What’s the best approach to managing and getting the most out of your employees? Are there gender and generational challenges to administering performance management...more

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I got fired at age 60. Must have been my age.

Then again, it may have been that "FU" text I sent the boss. You can't make this stuff up. For those of you who think I'm too hard on employers, today is your day. There was an excellent pro-employer decision recently...more

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“Nepo Babies” Beyond Hollywood: 4 Tips for Managing Nepotism in the Workplace

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Famous parents often smooth the road to stardom for their children — even when their kids have earned a place in Hollywood through talent and hard work. After all, getting an audition is easier for the aspiring actor whose...more

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