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Sure, She Works Here. But, Do We Employ Her?

HR Daily Advisor

Staffing and temp agencies: Choose the agency wisely—vet its knowledge and compliance with employment laws. But while the potential for landing star candidates is high, so is the competition, meaning employers need to be increasingly innovative with their recruiting techniques if they want to win the war on talent.

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I’m a New Manager. Now What?

HR Bartender

They can take a vacation or attend a conference with confidence, knowing that the department isn’t going to fall apart. SHRM-Published Books (@SHRMBooks) June 9, 2016. A manager onboarding program includes skills that managers need the minute they become a manager such as workforce management and employment law.

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The Call for Change: Why Updated Guidance is Critical in Addressing Workplace Harassment

HR Digest

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has seen a significant increase in sexual harassment claims, leading to calls for updated guidance on the issue. During the recent SHRM Employment Law and Compliance Conference, Vice Chair of the EEOC, Jocelyn Samuels, hinted at the possibility of updated guidance on harassment.

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Paid Time Off Policies: 5 Things Small Business Owners Need to Know

Zenefits

I opted for a PTO system with my law firm,” says Jesse Harrison, founder and CEO of the Employee Justice Legal Team , a law firm that practices employment law and labor law matters. The laws regarding offering paid time off vary from state to state,” says Schwartz.

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SHRM Study shows that we are inching towards a better work-life balance.

The Employer Handbook

So, I’m diligently preparing and honing my delivery fart for my FMLA/ADA presentation this Tuesday at SHRM’s 2017 Employment Law and Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, when, what do I see? For those of you coming to DC next week for the SHRM conference, make sure to stop by on Tuesday for my gig.

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Paid Time Off Policies: 5 Things Small Business Owners Need to Know

Zenefits

I opted for a PTO system with my law firm,” says Jesse Harrison, founder and CEO of the Employee Justice Legal Team , a law firm that practices employment law and labor law matters. The laws regarding offering paid time off vary from state to state,” says Schwartz.

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Employee Resignation and Last Day of Work – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Paris] I recommend checking the website of your state’s administrative body that enforces the state’s labor and employment laws. Even if both the employee and employer are somewhat happy the relationship is ending. Image compiled by Sharlyn Lauby after speaking at the 2016 SHRM Annual Conference in Washington, DC.