Job openings fell by only 34,000 in June to 9.58 million, according to the monthly JOLTS report released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The largest drops were in health care and state and... Read more »
Back-to-school season is a hectic time when parents are focused on ensuring their children have everything they need to succeed in the academic year ahead. Employers of all sizes should be aware... Read more »
Takeaway: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) discrimination and retaliation claims following an employee’s termination are often complex and highly dependent on the specific facts of... Read more »
Takeaway: This decision calls into question prior federal case law holding that a specific safety standard of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not necessarily pre-empt the clause of the... Read more »
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to propose new standards to ensure that websites and mobile applications run by state and local governments are accessible to people with disabilities. The proposed... Read more »
Amazon has rolled out a slew of new benefits for its employees, including an emergency savings fund, a mental health app and financial counseling, as wellness challenges mount for workers. The new... Read more »
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released a proposal to clarify that personal protective equipment (PPE) must fit construction workers properly. OSHA announced the notice of proposed rulemaking for... Read more »
Federal data shows that the median age in the U.S. is rising and population growth is slowing—both of which could have business implications. The national median age jumped by 0.2 years to... Read more »
Remote verification of identification and work authorization documents associated with Form I-9 will be an alternative option for qualified E-Verify users in good standing starting Aug. 1. That date is also when... Read more »
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development recently issued its proposed regulations for New Jersey’s Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights (TWBR). The proposed regulations provide some clarity on several provisions.... Read more »
