?As companies in India adapt to the new hybrid workplace, HR teams have to tread a fine line in managing engagement for two sets of employees—those working in the office versus those... Read more »
?States reported that 256,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending July 23, a slight decline from the previous week, though initial jobless claims continue to hover at their highest weekly level... Read more »
Developing a strong employee value proposition (EVP) is a key element of any recruiting and retention effort. At its most basic, an EVP represents everything of value that an employer provides to... Read more »
?The U.S. Supreme Court recently refused to consider whether California’s controversial worker classification law should be blocked by a federal law that regulates the trucking industry. The court’s action on June 30... Read more »
?Foreign guest workers who use the H-2A and H-2B temporary visa programs need better labor protections, according to experts who testified before the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections on July 20. “Workers... Read more »
?In 2020, California passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1731, which created an alternative process for employers to submit and be approved for work-sharing plan programs. Previously some employees would be eligible for unemployment... Read more »
?As more employers roll out hybrid work policies, there are many complex legal considerations to take into account. Hybrid work impacts tax compliance, reimbursement for work expenses and prohibitions against discrimination, among... Read more »
Schools throughout the U.S. reopened this year as large numbers of workers returned to their worksites, either full time or on a hybrid schedule. The child care crisis, however, has not gone away... Read more »
?Takeaway: As the most frequent first point of contact when an employee has an FMLA question, it is critical to train managers on the key elements of the FMLA and how to... Read more »
?Connecticut enacted the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act in 2019, which entitles eligible Connecticut employees to paid family leave. The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (CT PFMLA) amended the previously... Read more »
