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Introduction California is one of the states that provide higher standards when it comes to evaluating the enforceability of arbitration agreements. In recent decisions, California’s Court of Appeal has examined the legal standard for determining unconscionability in these agreements. As Human Resources professionals, it is important to understand the underlying principles behind these recent rulings […]

Capture What Employees Know Before They Leave the Company As a Human Resources executive of a fortune 500 company, one of my most important responsibilities is to ensure that my organization is leveraging the knowledge and expertise of its employees. When an employee leaves the company, it is critically important to capture as much of

The West Coast port operators and the union for dockworkers have finally reached a bargaining agreement after prolonged negotiations and a slowdown in work from some of the dockworkers. This agreement marks a significant milestone in the on-going labor dispute between the two sides, and it signals the end of a difficult period for the

Workplace Violence Prevention Rules are Coming for California Employers As the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) moves closer to finalizing its workplace violence prevention standard applicable to general industry, a new legislative proposal is looming that could mandate far-reaching workplace violence prevention requirements for California employers. It’s no secret that workplace violence

In the HR technology space, it’s no secret that innovation is key. This is why the annual SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup competition is such an important event. It highlights the most innovative HR technology startups, and this year one of the finalists is Inuka, based in Amsterdam. Inuka is a software platform that helps

The startling statistic that “half of neurodivergent workers want to quit their jobs—or already have” is an important reminder for Human Resources professionals. Despite the fact that neurodivergent conditions are incredibly common—with twenty percent of all adults in the United States having at least one neurodivergent condition—the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent workers in the

Pay Equity Going ‘Mainstream’: Could This Help Close the Racial Pay Gap? The perceived value of a person’s worth is often based on their occupation, rather than their ability or their experience in their field. In today’s job market, too often it is the case that an individual’s pay rate is lower than their peers

Appeals Court Blocks Ruling that Jeopardized Preventive Care Coverage In a major victory for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on May 15 temporarily blocked a March district court ruling that jeopardized cost-sharing required by the ACA for preventive care services. The blocked ruling would have allowed employers to

Performance Appraisal Bombshells: Delivering Bad News Performance reviews are essential for assessing employee performance and giving feedback that can help them improve. But, let’s face it – performance reviews can be uncomfortable. Especially when it comes to delivering bad news. For managers, introducing negative feedback during a performance review can be daunting. After all, no

Ready to Draft an Up-to-Date AI Policy? Target Top Risks As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent in the workplace, it’s important for Human Resource (HR) professionals to create policies that protect their organization from the potential risks of AI. While the use of AI can help improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity, it can also