Federal Contractors Must Publicize Whether They Use Union Avoidance ‘Persuaders’

​The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule July 27 requiring federal contractors that use persuaders—consultants or attorneys who inform employees about all the possible effects of unionization as part... Read more »

1 in 5 Companies Plan to Lower Salary Increase Budgets Next Year

​More data is coming out to paint a picture of anticipated pay increases in 2024. New research from Seattle-based compensation software firm Payscale finds that U.S. employers are budgeting for 3.8 percent... Read more »

Recruiter’s Lawsuit Challenges Diversity Program on Religious Grounds

​A large multinational foodservice company is facing a federal lawsuit after firing a California recruiter who refused to administer the company’s diversity program for religious reasons. On July 24, Courtney Rogers sued... Read more »

New Form I-9 Available Now

Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal use within your organization. Please note that all such forms and policies should be reviewed by your legal... Read more »

Job Openings Hold Steady in June

​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 »

How HR Can Support Working Parents During Back-to-School Season

​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 »

Breast Cancer Survivor Advances Some ADA, FMLA Claims

​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 »

Forklift Accident Was Not a General-Duty Safety Violation, Despite Death

​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 »

DOJ to Propose New ADA Web Accessibility Rule

​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 Latest Employer to Bulk Up Benefits to Address Employee Challenges

​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 »
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