Can You Detect a Lie Detector Test?

Do you use a lie detector test in your talent acquisition process? Most employers say, "No." So did this employer until its "workplace assessment" was challenged under state law.

U.S. DOL Publishes Proposed Independent Contractor Rule

On February 27th the U.S. DOL announced, "The Department is proposing to rescind the [current] analysis for determining employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)...and replace it with the analysis that it published and adopted in a prior final rule dated January 7, 2021, with a few modifications. In addition, the Department proposes to apply this analysis to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)...”

What are the proposed factors for making this analysis?

U.S. DOL Releases AI Literacy Framework for Employers

On February 13th, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the release of its AI Literacy Framework which outlines five foundational content areas and seven delivery principles for AI literacy. It is intended to be a resource to guide program design and deployment of AI literacy efforts, while allowing for flexibility and adaptation across industries, roles, educational sectors, and other workforce-related contexts.

Happy 33rd FMLA Anniversary

Administering FMLA leave is a challenge for most employers. Between myriad forms, deadlines, interpreting regulations and court interpretations, it can be difficult at best.  The U.S. Department of Labor recently published a series of videos to help employers comply.

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The 2026 Webcast Series is Open!

Subscriptions are now available for the 2026 webcast series. Subscribe and get access to all 11 webcasts (live and archived) for the price of 8. Add an additional 20% off for groups of five (5) or more from the same employer.

Subscribe today and still get access to the recording of January's & February's webcasts - including HRCI credits & SHRM PDC's.