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In the final installment of the Weekend Roundup of 2019, employers are “freaking out” as recreational marijuana use will become legal on January 1. The tables have turned and hiring managers and they’re being vetted by job candidates.

In this week’s Weekend Roundup, Uber has agreed to pay $4.4 million for sexual-harassment claims from 2014—2017. In other headlines, the Harvard Business Review shares some helpful tips for motivating colleagues during the holiday crunch time.

In this week’s headlines, the American Association of University Women reports on the economic impact of sexual harassment on women and its long-term effects. Across the pond, Queen Elizabeth seeks a social media director on LinkedIn.

Fast-food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill is issuing a $95,000 settlement to a former employee in an EEOC harassment and retaliation lawsuit. A former Delta Airlines flight attendant is suing the airline for wrongful termination because of age discrimination.

Are you ready for the Affordable Care Act mandated by the IRS?

As the holiday season begins this is the perfect time to do a little HR housekeeping before the start of the new year. Remember, organization is the foundation to everything and your future-HR self will thank you. • Generate a 2020 calendar:

The holiday season is a time to celebrate and spend time with family and loved ones. However, for human resources it can be a total nightmare. Before the family quality time begins, let’s take a look at how to avoid holiday HR issues.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), a labor law that states employers provide employees with job-protected and unpaid leave for qualified family and medical reasons, was signed into law February 3, 1993, more than two decades ago.  Since then, amendments have been made.

Civil history searches reveal legal actions filed by businesses and individuals against other people and companies, such as bankruptcy, liens, or civil judgements.

A new Florida house bill would provide employment protections for people who use medical marijuana. In other news, human resources are looking toward agile recruitment services, which is an on-demand recruitment tactic.

Two oilfield services companies based in Houston agreed to pay $1.2 million in a settlement for race discrimination and a retaliation lawsuit. In other news, a former Urban Outfitters employee is suing the company for pregnancy discrimination.

Marijuana laws have been rapidly changing across all 50 states and it can be confusing. Some states have legalized all forms of marijuana, while others allow medical use, and then there is everything in between.