India’s Job Market Settles Down

?With several global technology companies laying off staff in India and beyond, the job market may appear unsteady. But it’s not all doom and gloom, given that India’s economy is expected to... Read more »

Be Careful When Calculating FMLA Leave for a Week with a Holiday

?A new opinion letter from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) clarifies how employers are supposed to calculate leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when it’s taken during a... Read more »

NLRA Did Not Pre-empt State Law Claims Against Union

Unions may have to pay pricey state law damages rather than be covered by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) if they intentionally destroy company property during a strike, the U.S. Supreme Court decided June... Read more »

Employers Struggle with State Marijuana Laws

?Michelle Ustaszeski-Hutchinson was ready to start a job as a resident care assistant at a personalized senior care community in Richland, Pa., when the opportunity went up in smoke. During her pre-employment... Read more »

Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Steady

?States reported that 232,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending May 27, an increase of 2,000 from last week’s level. First-time jobless claims have stabilized in recent weeks... Read more »

Walmart Expands Mental Health Benefits

?Walmart is expanding mental health benefits for its employees, doubling the number of therapy and mental health coaching sessions it provides to all workers and their dependents, the company announced last week.... Read more »

Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees: Where Companies Are Progressing and Falling Short

?New SHRM research reveals that most LGBTQ+ workers perceive inclusivity and fairness at work, but findings also suggest that their companies still have a long way to go to fully embrace diversity,... Read more »

Supreme Court Restricts EPA’s Reach

?A recent opinion shows how the U.S. Supreme Court has increasingly looked favorably on individuals and companies that challenge the power of federal agencies. In a 5-4 decision on May 25, the... Read more »

Seven Steps to Comply with the CCPA

?Getting into compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) can seem like an overwhelming task. After all, the law is comprised not only of a dense statute and detailed regulations, but... Read more »

5 Key HR Metrics to Track

Solo HR practitioners in small companies often have an abundance of people data that could help their organizations. But they may not know how to make sense of it all. Experts advise... Read more »
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