The United States is still catching up to the rest of the world in regards to World Cup fever, but hopefully the sexist behavior of some soccer fans will never make the transition. Twice while covering events for the 2018 World Cup, female reporters have been harassed...
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Month: June 2018
Businesses need to plan for older workforce
It’s no secret that the workforce here in the U.S. and other industrialized nations is aging. But according to Reuters, companies are doing little in address this issue and adapt to the older worker’s needs. A growing segment of workforce According to the Census...
As an employer, how can you prevent employment discrimination?
As a business owner and employer, you need to think of the possible risks your company faces on a daily basis. Obviously, you have concerns over whether your company will continue to thrive, whether you and your staff are making the right decisions, and how you can...
California Supreme Court adopts new ruling on contractors
The gig economy is certainly a major part of the employment landscape here in California and elsewhere. It is certainly an economical way for companies to bring in workers without the rules governing employment law. There has been some confusion in recent years over...
Jury sides with 3M in case involving patient-warming device
The Bair Hugger medical device has been in the news countless times in recent years. Its detractors claim that the commonly used patient-warming device manufactured by 3M Co. subsidiary Arizant was defective because it caused infections, particularly in surgeries...