New STEM Fields Added to OPT Foreign Student Work Program

​Foreign students with F-1 visas seeking work in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) occupation have more options after eight qualifying degree fields were added to the eligibility list. The Department of... Read more »

Employers Across Industries Are Taking Longer to Hire

​The time it takes to fill open positions is increasing, with employers taking 44 days on average to make a hire, according to new data from human capital research and advisory firm... Read more »

What Happened When States Banned Affirmative Action?

​After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in higher education last month, some workplace experts warned that the decision could spell doom for corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) programs.... Read more »

Maine Enacts Sweeping Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

​Maine recently enacted one of the broadest and most generous paid family and medical leave programs in the country. L.D. 1964 provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave per year to... Read more »

Inflation Eased in June to 3 Percent

Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal use within your organization. Please note that all such forms and policies should be reviewed by your legal... Read more »

The Importance of Promoting Parental Leave for New Fathers

​There is ample evidence that parental-leave policies for all new parents have myriad individual and organizational benefits. In fact, roughly 4 in 10 employers now offer paid parental leave, according to SHRM’s... Read more »

Best Casino Sites – BetMGM, FanDuel, and Unibet

When looking for the best casinos online, the internet is a great place to start. There are many online casinos that have earned their high reviews. We’ll cover Unibet, FanDuel and BetMGMG.... Read more »

The Potential and Peril of Using Generative AI for People Analytics

​Many HR leaders continue to struggle with analytics, as it tends not to be their typical area of expertise. The good news: Generative AI, or GenAI, can help if it’s used wisely.... Read more »

Federal Court Upholds Lower Court’s Dismissal of FMLA, ADA Claims

Takeaway: 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a former employee’s Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claim, even though her employer did not notify her of her rights and responsibilities under... Read more »

Employer Liable for Supervisor’s Deletion of Texts

​Takeaway: Many employers allow employees to use their personal cellphones to conduct business, and few have policies governing that data. In this case, a Texas federal court denied an employer summary judgment... Read more »
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