Faking COVID-19 Illness Can Have Serious Consequences

[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 »

Inflation Numbers Continue Downward Trend

?Well-above average inflation is still hurting workers, but new data released today shows that inflation is continuing its slowdown—positive news that could cause ripple effects in the workplace and beyond if inflation... Read more »

Weekly Jobless Claims Tick Down

?States reported that 205,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Jan. 7, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week’s revised level. Weekly jobless claims are at their... Read more »

Expansion of Paid Leave Laws May Alter Federal Contractors’ Responsibilities

?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 »

New Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Workers in 2023

?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 »

Responding Prudently After a Workplace Shooting

?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 »

New SHRM Certification Providers for December 2022

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 »

OSHA Is Finalizing COVID-19 Rule for Health Care Employers

?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 »

Case Clarifies When Employees Can Strike

?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 »

Viewpoint: Help Retiring Workers Navigate Post-Employment Benefits

?I thought I knew what to expect from the shift to post-employment benefits when I decided to retire, at age 66, near the end of 2022. After all, for almost 19 years... Read more »
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