?McDonald’s franchisees employed children who were too young to work long or late hours, and sometimes put them in dangerous situations, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). In at least one... Read more »
?A bill introduced in the California Legislature, called the Fair Chance Act of 2023, would further restrict how employers can use information about the criminal histories of job seekers and employees. The... Read more »
?If the Hollywood writers’ strike is lengthy, the entertainment industry might respond by cutting costs, including exiting talent contracts it no longer wants. Money is a main factor motivating the strike, said... Read more »
?IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said the company expects to pause hiring for roles that could be replaced with AI in the coming years, marking one of the most disruptive workplace responses to... Read more »
?The rise of AI technology, such as ChatGPT, in workplaces has been received with both enthusiasm and apprehension. Two organizations—the Center for American Progress (CAP) and the Institute for Workplace Equality (IWE)—have... Read more »
?Wage and benefits gains kicked up slightly in the first quarter of the year, new data out Friday found, showing employers are continuing to stay aggressive in keeping workers happy while also... Read more »
?On April 28, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an update on the FY 2024 H-1B electronic registration process. The electronic registration process was implemented in 2020, beginning with the FY... Read more »
?Job openings fell by 384,000 in March to 9.6 million, but still outnumber available workers as the labor market remains tight, according to the monthly JOLTS report released by the U.S. Bureau... Read more »
?A federal court ruling on April 28 offered some reassurance to HR professionals and employers that use no-poach agreements. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut dismissed an antitrust case,... Read more »
?Last summer, a chronic shortage of hourly workers across the U.S. kept many public pools from fully operating, forced restaurants to limit their hours, prompted amusement parks to keep some sections closed... Read more »
