?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 »
?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 »
?A Sacramento County Superior Court judge has temporarily blocked a new California law that would create a state-appointed council to negotiate pay and hours in the fast-food industry. AB 257, also called... Read more »
?The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will permit retail pharmacies to sell abortion pills in the United States for the first time, the agency indicated on Jan. 3. Mifepristone is a... Read more »
?A florist arranges delicate cherry blossom branches in a large black vase in a building’s lobby, while another positions red blooms in a white vessel. Workers hang greenery around hallway entrances, creating... Read more »
?A U.K. High Court decision, lower court opinions, and recent guidance from the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) highlight the importance of employers paying attention to their suspension policies. High Court... Read more »
Editor’s Note: The U.S. House of Representatives passed the spending bill on Dec. 23, following the Senate’s approval on Dec. 22. President Joe Biden signed the bill into law on Dec. 29. The... Read more »
?The rapid spread of COVID-19 throughout China has resulted in hospitals full of patients, fears of a new coronavirus variant and new travel restrictions around the globe. Nonetheless, China is lifting its... Read more »
?Soaring inflation was the common factor behind many of the biggest headlines in the world of compensation and benefits in 2022, but other developments were on employers’ minds as well, including abortion... Read more »
?New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law legislation intended to rein in work quotas at warehouses, including Amazon. We’ve gathered articles on the news from SHRM Online and other outlets.... Read more »
