Slowing Job Growth Good News for Those Concerned About Inflation

U.S. employers added 263,000 new jobs in September, down from 315,000 new jobs created in August, marking the 21st straight month of job growth, but coming in under economists’ forecasts, according to the latest employment... Read more »

California Court Affirms Attorneys’ Fees for Meal and Rest Break Claims

? On Sept. 12, the California Court of Appeal held that employees bringing successful rest break and meal period claims are entitled to recover attorneys’ fees under California Labor Code section 218.5.... Read more »

Slowing September Job, Wage Growth Good News for Inflation Concerns

U.S. employers added 263,000 new jobs in September, down from 315,000 new jobs created in August, marking the 21st straight month of job growth, and coming in under economists’ forecasts, according to the latest employment... Read more »

Ask HR: What’s the Best Way to Change Jobs Within a Company?

SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is answering HR questions as part of a series for USA Today. Do you have an HR or work-related question you’d like him... Read more »

UK Is Working to Fix Its Gender Pension Gap

?The United Kingdom is taking steps to address a gender pension gap that results in far more older women living in poverty than older men—a problem that exists in nearly every retirement... Read more »

Keeping Pay Structures Current in a Volatile Market

The competitive market for talent is driving volatility in compensation levels. Especially now, a salary structure out of synch with the market can hamper recruitment and retention efforts. The flip side, however,... Read more »

President Pardons Americans Convicted of Marijuana Possession

?President Joe Biden on Oct. 6 pardoned all people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law. Employers may want to examine how this could impact their hiring and drug-testing policies. We... Read more »

Malaysia’s New Maternity and Paternity Leave Provisions Will Soon Take Effect

?Sara Lau is an attorney with Skrine in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, who has been tracking the changes in Malaysia’s Employment Act 1955, including its expanded maternity and paternity leave, as part of... Read more »

Supreme Court Leaves Vaccine Requirement for Health Workers in Place

?The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge of the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health workers, letting the current requirement stand. We’ve gathered articles on the news from SHRM... Read more »

New Workplace Laws Take Hold in California

?The California State Legislature recently ended an active session, with Gov. Gavin Newsom signing many bills that will affect the workplace. Here’s a summary of the new laws California employers need to... Read more »
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