?The Chance to Compete Act—legislation that alters the recruiting and hiring process for federal government jobs to incorporate skills-based assessments—passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 422-2 on Jan.... Read more »
?A federal judge has rejected retaliation charges against Whole Foods Market over its policy prohibiting employees from wearing Black Lives Matter face masks. On Jan. 23, the U.S. District Court for the... Read more »
?Employee engagement has reached its lowest level since 2015, according to a new survey released by research firm Gallup. About 32 percent of the 67,000 full- and part-time employees surveyed were engaged... Read more »
?On Jan. 10, the French prime minister presented the government’s proposal for the future of the public pension system. The part of the proposal that has gotten the most public attention is a gradual increase... Read more »
?On Dec. 20, 2022, the German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht, BAG) issued two important decisions on untaken paid leave with significant implications for all employers in Germany: First, the BAG ruled that paid... Read more »
?California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) gives employees the right to prosecute lawsuits against their employers for alleged violations of the California Labor Code. Employees can maintain claims not only their own... Read more »
?Massive staffing cuts by U.S.-based tech and finance companies have made the news recently. But while large-scale layoffs generate many headlines, small to midsize organizations also face downsizing decisions. “Laying someone off... Read more »
?The hybrid work schedule, created out of necessity during the pandemic, has become a critical attraction and retention tool for many organizations feeling the labor crunch. “It’s how we work now,” said... Read more »
?Chris Cavallini is a believer in second chances. He’s had several of them. He was arrested 17 times before his 18th birthday for various criminal acts, including trespassing, possession of marijuana and... Read more »
Nearly two years after the height of the pandemic, the return to office (RTO) versus work from home (WFH) debate continues. When should I come into the office? How frequently should I... Read more »
