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 […]