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Missouri Passes Bill Restricting Nonsolicitation Agreements Missouri lawmakers recently passed Senate Bill 103, which is designed to restrict the time and scope of covenants between a business entity and an “owner”. This bill is intended to limit the ability of businesses to make certain types of agreements with their owners, including nonsolicitation agreements. Nonsolicitation agreements […]

As the labor market remains tight and competition for quality employees intensifies, Home Depot is investing billions of dollars to increase wages among its workforce. This is a bold move, and one that is sure to be applauded by employees and the professional Human Resources (HR) community alike. In a public statement, Home Depot Chairman

HR Leaders Express Concerns About the Future of Generative AI As the world of work continues to evolve, HR leaders are increasingly looking towards new technologies to help them stay ahead of the curve. One of the most recently emerging technologies is generative artificial intelligence (AI). This technology is revolutionizing the way we think about

Court Says Question of Disability Accommodation Should Go to Jury As an HR professional, it is essential that you understand the importance of accommodating individuals with disabilities. This is why a recent U.S. District Court ruling is so important for HR professionals. The court ruled that a former employee of a nonprofit hospital presented the

The Latino community will soon become the largest demographic in the United States and is projected to account for most net new workers until 2030. With the rise of the digital economy, it is essential that employers provide the tools and resources to ensure that Latino workers are not left behind in the workforce. A

Welcome to the HR Executive blog! This month, we’re discussing a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding job openings, layoffs, and their reversal in April. The Bureau’s monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) reported a 358,000 increase in job openings in April, which brought the total to 10.1 million.

Introduction: Employers of all sizes have faced legal challenges over alleged wage and hour infractions. Recently, major convenience store chain 7-Eleven has settled a lawsuit for $1.2 million over claims that it required employees to work without providing enough meal or rest breaks in violation of California labor laws. This case is a reminder to

Grocery Delivery Drivers Sue Over Alleged Wage and Hour Infractions In recent news, delivery drivers for Weee!, a large online grocer based in Fremont, Calif., filed a class-action lawsuit alleging numerous types of wage and hour infractions. This lawsuit and associated media attention have raised the question of how employers are expected to treat their

Welcome fellow HR professionals to my blog! Today, I’m going to talk about the recent updates from California to regulate the use of AI and other data-driven statistical processes in making consequential decisions, particularly related to employment. As many of you know, the use of AI and data-driven statistical processes in the workplace has become

It is no surprise that in today’s day and age, employers are met with an array of complex legal challenges in the hiring and employment process. One such challenge is the consideration of sealed convictions in employment decisions. The New York Legislature recently passed the Clean Slate Act, which, if signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul,