#ICYDK: Effective Oct. 1, Maryland’s Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act will prohibit certain pre-dispute waivers for sexual-harassment and retaliation claims. https://goo.gl/CfK4gi
Phased Maternity Leave Enhances Parental Benefits
#ICYMI: Reducing working hours for expectant and postpartum mothers while maintaining full pay, or allowing new parents generally to phase out and back into full-time work, is an innovative approach to parental leave. https://goo.gl/7kWB6z
Oye Como Va! Reflections on Hispanic Heritage Month and HR
Alex Alonso, chief knowledge officer for SHRM, says his Cuban heritage has helped him connect with people around the globe. HR can play a vital role in helping people celebrate their heritage—and not through just a potluck lunch or PowerPoint. Here are suggestions for helping all members of your workforce celebrate their heritage from day to day. https://goo.gl/Ri5DFQ
Practice Makes Improved, Not Perfect
Matthew W. Burr, SHRM-SCP, is an assistant professor at Elmira College in New York. His eight tips to get the most benefit out of a certification prep course have proven to be successful—for both his students and for him. https://goo.gl/QB2mcC