?Manually tracking immigration requirements with paper, Excel and Outlook reminders is common among small employers. Here is an overview of how to manually track immigration requirements and the warning signs of when... Read more »
? The emergency conditions persist in California, which has been deluged with storms, flooding and mudslides during the last two weeks. Widespread road closures, snowstorms, mudslides and power outages have made it... Read more »
[This article has been updated.] Employees who fake coronavirus-related illnesses to get out of work—though doing so may be rare—could lose their jobs and face criminal penalties. Additionally, businesses may have to... Read more »
?Federal contractors across the country may have to face a new normal in 2023 when it comes to paid leave obligations. Given that federal paid leave proposals proved unsuccessful over the past... Read more »
?As part of the federal omnibus spending bill, President Joe Biden recently signed into law the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP... Read more »
?As workplace shootings become more common throughout the U.S., HR and corporate leaders may feel unsure of the best way to react and communicate afterward, particularly if the violence occurred on their... Read more »
?Takeaway: In assessing potential risk in connection with staffing decisions, human resource professionals often consider whether a particular action was “material” for purposes of creating exposure to claims under Title VII of... Read more »
?The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is poised to implement a permanent COVID-19 safety standard for health care employers, nearly three years after the pandemic first began in the United States.... Read more »
?The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Jan. 10 for a case that could shed light on when workers can strike. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) gives workers the right... Read more »
?With the rapid rise of a new variant of COVID-19, nicknamed “Kraken,” employers should take precautionary measures in their workforces to prevent outbreaks—even though many employees are tired of thinking about COVID-19.... Read more »
