The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Employee Benefits Security Administration issued Interpretive Bulletin (IB) 2022-01 on Sept. 6, updating its guidance on the independence requirement for accountants who audit employee benefits plans under... Read more »
These days, few people argue over our ability to be productive in a remote working environment. Perhaps surprisingly, organizations have maintained – or even improved – productivity while working remotely. Innovation however,... Read more »
?Workplace investigations in Canada can be complex to navigate, with few rules governing the process. While some legislation addresses investigations, there is wide leeway to implement them. “In Ontario, we have the... Read more »
?The California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District recently upheld the construction industry’s collective bargaining agreement exemption from the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) in Oswald v. Murray Plumbing and... Read more »
Parental Leave Policy Guide for HR What is Parental Leave? Parental leave is a benefit provided to employees that allows them to take time off whenever they need to care for... Read more »
?After more than two years of upheaval and change, it may be time to institute executive coaching in your organization. In these arrangements, it can be helpful to have HR, the executive... Read more »
?A number of recent studies have found employee burnout is hampering worker productivity, motivation and well-being. Related research also shows that hybrid and remote workers still report feeling disconnected from each other... Read more »
?Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced a bill Sept. 8 that would ban right-to-work laws, which are in place in 27 states. Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., has introduced a companion bill in the... Read more »
?Colorado’s rulemaking process regarding its new paid family and medical leave insurance program (FAMLI) continues. On Aug. 26, the state published final regulations, which provide the most concrete guidance to date regarding... Read more »
?Wynne Nowland has experienced feelings of being transgender since she was very young. However, she kept them hidden because being transgender wasn’t publicly discussed or widely accepted at that time. But her... Read more »
