A recent study from Concordia University revealed that mentoring often helps the mentor as much as the mentee.
Archives for February 18, 2021
5 Stressors In Your Workplace And How To Deal With Them
Even the most halcyon of offices can run into stressful times, and it’s the responsibility of the leader to get their team through it.
As The Workforce Continues To Feel The Pressure From The Pandemic, Many Workers View Mobility As A Key Enabler Of Productivity
With lots of talk about how work will continue to evolve this year (and beyond) as the pandemic carries on, we talked with Joe Boyle, CEO of Truce Software, about the role of mobility as an enabler of productivity for the workforce spanning categories including remote, office-based, deskless and essential.
Why Corporate America is jumping for joy while millions of workers remain jobless
America’s CEOs are the most confident they have been in 17 years, as company leaders expect fewer layoffs and further improvements in the business environment,according to a recent survey from the Conference Board, a non-profit think tank.
Walmart Promises Raises for 425,000 Workers After Strong Holiday Sales
Retailer’s comparable U.S. sales jump 8.6% in fourth quarter, but it predicts slower growth this year
U.S. labor department seen saying it will not enforce Trump-era investment rules – sources
The U.S. Department of Labor is expected to announce that it will not enforce Trump administration rules that curb investments based on environmental and social factors, and which limit shareholder voting in corporate meetings, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The Mets Quietly Fired a Second Employee for Sexual Harassment
Shortly after dismissing the team’s general manager, the Mets also fired Ryan Ellis, a hitting coordinator whose inappropriate behavior was first reported in 2018.
Intel discriminated against eight older workers in 2015 layoffs, EEOC finds
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has concluded that Intel discriminated against eight older workers during mass layoffs in 2015, according to an agency document obtained by The Oregonian/OregonLive.
My boss’s writing is full of errors, and I want to help her improve
Technology can help, but human intervention may be the most efficient way to help the boss get her message across
9th Circuit Upholds Continuing Use Doctrine Under the DTSA
Recently, the Ninth Circuit affirmed a matter of first impression holding that an alleged misappropriation of a trade secret that occurred before the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) was enacted in 2016 may form the basis for a DTSA claim based on a continued use of the purloined trade secret by the defendant. Eli Attia Architect PC v. Google LLC, et al., Case No. 19-15771 (9th Cir. Dec. 16, 2020). The Ninth Circuit analyzed the Uniform Trade Secrets Act’s express “anti-continued use” language, the lack of such language in the DTSA and Congressional intent. Unfortunately for the plaintiff, the Ninth Circuit also concluded that publication of the alleged trade secrets in a patent application defeated any claim that the information remained trade secret.
Biden Team Weighs Business Input in Prepping Virus Worker Rule
Bradford Hammock shares his opinion on Biden’s nationwide COVID-19 protection rule.
Bloomberg Law
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Labor Department issues final independent contractor rule
Michael Lotito provides insight on how the new DOL rule redefines the independent contractor workforce.
Business Insurance
Social Security No-Match Letters Return
Shireen Karcutskie discusses how employers may face immigration compliance issues.
SHRM Online
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NYC Adds 'Just Cause' Protections For Fast Food Workers
Eli Freedberg explains how New York City’s new legislations will harshly affect small businesses.
Law360
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TOP 5 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYERS TO CONSIDER IN 2021
A spate of recent legislation and IRS guidance promises to make 2021 an active year for any employer seeking to provide its employees with a competitive array of employee benefits. My “top 5” list of employee benefits that an employer should introduce or enhance in 2021, to improve retention and/or