Terminating Disruptive Employee Wasn’t Age Discrimination

A federal district court found no evidence of age discrimination when an employer cited a laboratory technician’s numerous complaints about management among the reasons she was selected for termination in a reduction... Read more »

Violence, Drugs, Cyberattacks Worry HR in 2019

​Workplace violence, marijuana use, data security, leave laws and workforce planning are among the most difficult challenges for employers this year, according to HR professionals. Experts weigh in with tips and strategies... Read more »

Viewpoint: Workplace Harassment Is an Epidemic, and It’s Time to Treat It That Way

Why don't we address harassment in the workplace like we do the flu, with this same prevention-focused approach? Research indicates that the incidence of workplace harassment has reached epidemic proportions. HR can... Read more »

6 California HR Issues to Watch in 2019

California HR teams will likely focus on developing anti-harassment training programs, complying with pay-equity laws, reviewing employee classifications and more. Here are the key issues to watch in the months ahead. Read more »

Employee Fired Soon After Reporting Harassment Can Sue

A clinical manager for a medical products company who reported a sales manager for sexual harassment and was then fired for previous misconduct at a company retreat had a viable retaliation claim,... Read more »
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