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The Employer Handbook BlogWhen does federal law require you to pay a job applicant to interview? Wait, what?!? (UPDATED)
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A federal judge declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. In plain English, here’s what this means for your business.
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“I thought you said ‘plain English,’ Handbook!”
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CBS just denied Les Moonves’ $120M severance. Can it do that? I have his employment and severance agreements.
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If you could only listen to one HR-compliance podcast episode…
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Imagine your employee signing a release and then suing you. That would stink, wouldn’t it?
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Wait. Could the really happen?
Oh, I read a federal court opinion last night where it’s happening right now. And I’ve got the details for you. Continue reading
Lawsuit: Open-mouth kisses, spanking, and nudity. No, this is most definitely not your typical pharmacy.
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I’ve been doing this employment law thing for many years now. It’s gotten to the point where little surprises me anymore.
Yeah, about that. Continue reading
EEOC hauls in over $5M from two employers accused of pregnancy discrimination. Here are some ways to keep your money.
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Read on to see how your business can avoid being part of this exclusive club. Continue reading
Survey says that artificial intelligence may actually promote bias, rather than help to eliminate it
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Wait, what?
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In plain English: How will Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek law impact your local business?
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In a 14-3 vote last week, Philadelphia City Council approved sweeping changes to the ways local employers can schedule work, hire new employees, and pay their workers.
It’s kind of a big deal.
And with Mayor Kenney chomping at the bit to sign the legislation, here’s what employers need to know about Philadelphia’s New Fair Workweek rules. Continue reading
Not every offhand comment, slight, and insult is a federal lawsuit.
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Meet “John” the firefighter. Continue reading