California: Obligations of an Employer When an Employee Requests Leave

?Within five days of receiving all required information, a California employer needs to determine whether a leave is covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the California Family Rights Act... Read more »

Law Protects Florida Companies Who Aid Gig Workers in Emergencies from Misclassification Claims

?The pandemic has taught employers that flexibility is key to survival—and thanks to a new law just signed into effect on May 11, Florida employers will not have to worry that any... Read more »

How to Write a Great HR Cover Letter

?While you might read hundreds (or thousands) of cover letters as part of your HR job, it can be a challenge to write one of your own. Where do you begin? What... Read more »

Cal/OSHA Proposes Revisions to Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements

?On May 17, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) released a revised discussion draft of a proposed regulation for workplace violence prevention in the general industry standards. If adopted, the regulation... Read more »

Illinois Issues Proposed Regs on Equal Pay Registration Certificate Requirements

?The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has, at long last, issued proposed rules implementing its equal pay registration certificate (EPRC) requirements. As a reminder, Illinois is setting deadlines for covered employers to apply for certification... Read more »

Unemployment Claims Reach Historic Low

Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal use within your organization. Please note that all such forms and policies should be reviewed by your legal... Read more »

California: Obligations of an Employee Taking Leave

?Under both the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), an employee is required to provide at least 30 days’ notice of the need for leave... Read more »

HR Practice Test Flashcards Are Now Available!

Ever since I launched our LEARN platform with Ace the HR Exam to help HR professionals study for and pass their SHRM or HRCI certifications, I’ve wanted to create flashcards for study.... Read more »

Episode 353: HiBob and Workology HR Benchmark Survey With Zoe Haimovitch

Today’s episode is a special one, because it’s about the first HR Benchmark Survey that Hibob and Wokology recently launched and we wanted to share its results through a webinar that we... Read more »

First-Generation College Students Need Internship Guidance

?Jim Mourey was a first-generation student in 2004, studying marketing and international business at Washington University in St. Louis. As a rising senior, he wasn’t sure how to land an internship. “I... Read more »
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