Author: Nicholas F. Casolaro

NLRB eyes setting new ‘joint employer’ standard

Agency seeks to overturn 2015 decision affecting franchisors, service providers

‘Your candidate said what?’

How to mitigate the potential negative effects of political discussion in the workplace

The curious case of workplace DNA testing

‘Devious defecator’ case raises genetic test issues

Five employment law topics on the radar in 2015

State changes include Paycheck Fairness Act and employee social media accounts

Telecommuting: a ‘reasonable accommodation?’

Under recent court ruling, the possibility is growing

Best practices for using payroll debit cards

They carry unintended consequences for both employers and employees

Criminal background checks and the hiring process

The practice is receiving heightened scrutiny enforcement guidance from the EEOC

Why businesses should take a hard look at telecommuting

There are no glaring legal risks in allowing workers to telecommute

Honesty is the best employee policy

Written policies make it clear that acts of dishonesty will not be tolerated by the employer

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Shortening the line: from food insecurity to job security

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The hidden cost of AI: Who will train the next generation?

Artificial intelligence is transforming business at remarkable speed. Most discussions focus on productivity gains, cost savings or the jobs AI may eventually replace. Yet a more significant change is already underway — one that could reshape the future of nearly every profession.