UK Government Has No Immediate Plans to Make Menopause a Protected Characteristic

?With menopause cases reaching U.K. Employment Tribunals at a record rate, there had been speculation about whether the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010) could be amended to include specific protection for menopause.... Read more »

Intern Wasn’t Required to Be Paid Wages

?Takeaway: This case represents a victory for employers operating unpaid training programs that provide trainees with valuable practical experience and training despite also providing some benefit to the entities. The 11th Circuit’s... Read more »

Employer of Record in Spain: Making it Easier to Hire Employees in Other Jurisdictions

?The concept of “local legal employer” or “employer of record,” which enables companies to access talent in other countries, has burst onto the scene in Spain as a new form of hiring... Read more »

What Impact Does an Asset Sale and Share Sale Have on Employees in the UAE?

?There are no transfer regulations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); therefore, employees do not automatically transfer to a buyer on an asset sale. To transfer employee(s) from the seller to the... Read more »

Position Community Volunteering as an Employee Benefit

Employees—especially younger workers—say they prefer to work for organizations with a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). Importantly, this commitment must go beyond lip service to resonate with employees. Last year,... Read more »

White House Immigration Goals Focus on H-1Bs, Fees and DACA

?Over the next several months, the Biden administration plans to work on policy proposals that continue the reformation of the H-1B visa program for professional foreign workers—including raising the wages of those... Read more »

Court Skeptical of Employer’s Reasoning for RIF

?Takeaway: When an employer prepares to layoff or reduce its workforce, the employer should evaluate employees using standard and clear criteria as it determines which employees to retain and which to terminate.... Read more »

What Employers Need to Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act’s Training Requirement

?When covered businesses collect personal information about employees and job applicants, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires them to comply with certain disclosure obligations. Covered businesses need to prepare for major... Read more »

Recruiting 101: 5 Tips for Better Interviews

Interviewing and the interview process—from the initial screen to the last sit-down with the hiring manager—can be the make-or-break moment in the candidate’s experience with your employer. All your preparation and work... Read more »

Recruiting 101: 5 Tips for Closing the Deal

More from This Series C losing the deal—persuading the candidate to say yes to your job offer—is an exciting part of the recruitment process. It’s also a crucial step; you don’t want... Read more »
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