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Augmented Reality Comes to the Workplace

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Augmented Reality Comes to the Workplace

Experts say augmented reality is poised to bring dramatic changes to the workplace, with the potential to significantly improve workers’ productivity, enhance employee training and make worksites safer.

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Firing of Son-in-Law Not Marital Status Discrimination

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Firing of Son-in-Law Not Marital Status Discrimination

​An employee who was fired from his job by his mother-in-law, the company CEO, after he and his wife began having marital problems could not bring a claim for marital status discrimination.

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Bad Managers Abound — and They Don't Even Know It

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Bad Managers Abound — and They Don't Even Know It

Advice on addressing the underlying influences and common mindset of bad but well-intentioned managers and mitigating the damage they inflict.

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Firing of Son-in-Law Not Marital Status Discrimination

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Firing of Son-in-Law Not Marital Status Discrimination

​An employee who was fired from his job by his mother-in-law, the company CEO, after he and his wife began having marital problems could not bring a claim for marital status discrimination.

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Career Lessons from Chuck Edward: Embrace a Growth Mindset

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As head of global talent acquisition at Microsoft, Chuck Edward and his team help the tech giant ‘s worforce embrace a growth mindset.

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San Diego Enacts Pay Equity Ordinance for City Contractors

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San Diego Enacts Pay Equity Ordinance for City Contractors

The city of San Diego joined a growing list of state and local jurisdictions by enacting a pay equity ordinance on July 31. The Equal Pay Ordinance requires city contractors to certify in writing that they will comply with the California Equal Pay Act for the duration of the contract.

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Employers Should Note New York Paid Family Leave Law Deadline

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Employers Should Note New York Paid Family Leave Law Deadline

New York businesses that are contemplating providing paid family leave coverage as a self-insured employer must submit applications for approval by Sept. 30. Here’s what employers must do to be approved.

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Use of Racial Slurs Not Enough to Lose NLRA Protection

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Use of Racial Slurs Not Enough to Lose NLRA Protection

An employer improperly fired an employee even though the employee used racially offensive language while walking a picket line, according to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Draft Forms Help Employers Prepare for 2017 ACA Information Reporting

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Draft Forms Help Employers Prepare for 2017 ACA Information Reporting

​The Internal Revenue Service has published draft forms and instructions to help employers prepare for reporting on health coverage they offered to their employees in 2017. The forms are to be filed with the IRS early in 2018 by employers subject to the Affordable Care Act’s reporting requirements.

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Getting HR Tech Vendor Selection Right

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HR tech vendor selection is more challenging than ever due to a proliferation of new products and services, but following six steps can help you identify the best providers for your business.

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