HR Certification Podcast Episode 4: Risk Review for SHRM and HRCI

In this episode of the HR Certification Podcast, we are reviewing the topic of risk for both SHRm and HRCI certification exams. The post HR Certification Podcast Episode 4: Risk Review for... Read more »

Supreme Court Rules in Overtime Case Involving Highly Paid Employees

?A highly compensated employee is eligible for overtime pay, the Supreme Court ruled today in a case that clarifies when highly paid employees are exempt from overtime pay. In Helix Energy Solutions... Read more »

New York Eliminates Time Limitations for Sexual Assault Claims

?New York State’s Adult Survivors Act (ASA), which was enacted on Nov. 24, 2022, amends the state’s statute of limitations for civil claims alleging certain sexual offenses—which may include any unwanted sexual... Read more »

Viewpoint: The Psychological Benefits of Commuting

?Editor’s Note: SHRM has partnered with The Conversation to bring you relevant articles on key HR topics and strategies.  For most American workers who commute, the trip to and from the office takes nearly... Read more »

Employee-Led DE&I Programs Can Keep Workers Active, Engaged

?Employee-led diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) groups, often part of employee resource groups (ERGs), encourage employees to be actively involved and engaged in developing a unique DE&I standard for each ERG. According to... Read more »

State Department Plans to Resume Domestic Visa Renewals

?Certain foreign workers will be able to apply to renew their visas from within the U.S., instead of having to travel abroad, under a pilot program the U.S. Department of State will... Read more »

California Releases Updated Guidance for 2022 Pay Data Reporting

?The California Civil Rights Division (CRD) recently released updated guidance in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the 2022 California pay data reports, which covered employers must submit via the... Read more »

Online Delivery Drivers Do Not Qualify for Exemption Under Arbitration Law

?Takeaway: Employee classification and exemptions are some of the most complex and litigious issues that employers face. They arise in many situations under federal and state laws, such as determining whether someone... Read more »

Changes to Come in EEOC Enforcement

?Employers are likely to see a shift in enforcement by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) with a bigger budget, potentially new leadership and revised strategic priorities. President Joe Biden nominated... Read more »

Fired Employee Didn’t Prove Age Discrimination or Retaliation

?Takeaway: In a retaliation case, temporal proximity between an employee’s protected conduct and termination is not enough by itself to prove pretext.  ?A longtime employee of an insurance company failed to show... Read more »
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