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Doing Layoffs the Right Way

Not surprisingly, layoffs often lead to lawsuits for wrongful termination. And while so...

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Merit Pay, Differentiation and the Tragedy of the Commons

Commentary: Merit pay can’t succeed when the short-term interests of individuals (such ...

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White House Says No to Pension Relief

The Bush administration throws cold water on a move in Congress to offer plan sponsors ...

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California Court Rejects Punitives in Labor Case

A state appellate court denies punitive damages in a case involving meal and rest break...

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Virtual Training With Real Results

Collaborative real-time virtual training is gaining popularity for many learning applic...

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Automatic Enrollment Becoming the Norm

It’s evolving into an automatic 401(k) world, according to benefits experts. They attri...

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India R&D Hubs Work to Bridge Talent Gap

A paucity of high-skill engineering talent required to carry out innovations is driving...

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Washington Comp Rates to Rise 3 Percent

The state’s Department of Labor and Industries announces that workers’ compensation pre...