Like other categories of HR technology, the learning and development (L&D) space has been shifting over the last couple of years, said Dani Johnson, co-founder and principal analyst for RedThread Research, a... Read more »
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposed rule to clarify who is an independent contractor under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed rule is scheduled to... Read more »
?Apple allegedly violated labor law by interrogating retail employees about their support for unions and restricting the placement of union fliers in a break room at a store in New York City,... Read more »
?Takeaway: Employers can specify the means by which employees must provide notice of their need to take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Written policies specifying permissible forms of... Read more »
?Workers are more connected with their workplace and colleagues than ever, yet a large majority of employees across the globe have felt lonely at work, according to consulting firm EY’s second annual... Read more »
?SHRM has partnered with Security Management Magazine to bring you relevant articles on key workplace topics and strategies. Background checks, preemployment screening, background investigations—by whatever name, it’s the process of scouring criminal,... Read more »
?International law firm Littler has reported that after a COVID-19-related hiatus, Social Security no-match letters are back. “During the early months of the pandemic, the Social Security Administration [SSA] took a break... Read more »
?While several books offer sage advice for managers during the first 90 to 100 days of taking on a new role, many significant milestones and results will take anywhere from three to... Read more »
?A unionized employee can request that a union representative be present during certain investigatory interviews, but this prerogative is frequently misunderstood. Employers and employees should know more about this entitlement, commonly referred... Read more »
Among Generation X workers, who are now approaching middle age, the ability to work remotely ranks higher than compensation and benefits in terms of what makes them happy about their jobs. Among... Read more »
