?On June 21, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed legislation prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of hairstyles or textures historically associated with race. The CROWN Act, which stands for “Creating a... Read more »
?A new U.S. Department of Labor proposed rule on which workers are independent contractors is expected soon, as the White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) received it for review... Read more »
?Many employers with business operations in Nevada are aware by now that Assembly Bill 456, enacted in June 2019, increases the minimum wage in increments of 75 cents annually on July 1... Read more »
?On June 27, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida denied a request to enjoin the provisions of Florida HB 7, named the Individual Freedom Act, or the so-called... Read more »
?On May 12, Hong Kong’s Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) released the findings of the first-ever “Territorywide Representative Survey on Sexual Harassment in Hong Kong 2021.” In its report, the EOC set out and... Read more »
Germany: Employer to Pay Compensation When Information About Former Employee Left on Company Website
?Many companies introduce their employees by name on the company website. When a German employer fails to delete such information promptly after an employee leaves the company, it can be expensive for... Read more »
?States reported that 235,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending July 2, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The number of workers continuing to claim... Read more »
?Editor’s Note: SHRM has partnered with Harvard Business Review to bring you relevant articles on key HR topics and strategies. Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are not a “thing” like a program, office or... Read more »
?In response to a rash of mass shootings in schools, grocery stores and other public places, Congress recently passed legislation signed by President Joe Biden that enhances gun safety reforms. Tucked into... Read more »
?In 2018, Jenni Dunn noticed subtle changes to her mood and concentration. Dunn, who oversaw the sales and marketing for a boutique hotel in London, found that tasks she previously completed with... Read more »
