Canada’s Federal Pay Equity Regime Soon Begins
Canada’s Minister of Labor has announced that Canada’s federal Pay Equity Act will take effect on Aug. 31. Read...
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2022 Salary Increases Look to Trail Inflation
Pay raises in the U.S. are returning to pre-pandemic levels but aren’t likely to keep pace with inflation, new...
DOL Clarifies Timing of 401(k) Lifetime Income Disclosures
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) answered key questions regarding a new 401(k) requirement to annually provide lifetime income...
California Worker Whose Individual Claim Is Time-Barred May Bring PAGA Suit
An employee’s individual claim against her employer for a violation of the California Labor Code was time-barred, but she...
Certain California Employers Face Hurdles When Recalling Laid-Off Workers
Although Californians must continue to follow COVID-19 safety protocols, the Golden State has reopened its economy and hotels, airports...
Ask HR: Will the Pandemic's Casual Wardrobe Be Welcomed in the Office?
Are employers likely to relax dress codes as employees return to worksites? How can you ask your supervisor for...
Federal Government, Large Companies Roll Out Stricter Vaccination Policies
President Joe Biden announced on July 29 that federal employees will be required to confirm that they are vaccinated...
First-Time Jobless Claims Resume Decline
States reported that 400,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending July 24, a decrease of...
It’s National Intern Day
July 29 is National Intern Day, created to recognize and celebrate interns. Read Complete Article
Letting Go of Legacy Systems
Sometimes the largest companies are the most hampered by legacy systems because they’ve made the largest investments in technology....
Committee Approves Antidiscrimination Protections for Older Job Applicants
A congressional committee recently passed the Protect Older Job Applicants Act of 2021, clarifying that external job applicants can...
DOL Rescinds Prior Administration’s Joint Employer Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has rescinded a final rule issued under the Trump administration that narrowed the...
Scenario Planning Produces Better Benefit Strategies
HR can use scenario planning to explore how different benefits packages could maximize value for employees and minimize employer...
Colorado Revises Guidance on Job Posting Requirements
Employers covered by the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act will have to post wage and benefit information...
Labor Law Poster State Changes
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Can Employers Require Vaccines for Those Who Have Gotten COVID-19?
Federal law allows employers to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for employees who’ve been infected with COVID-19 and those who haven’t,...
Biles’ Withdrawal from Olympic Finals Shines Light on Mental Wellbeing
U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles is the latest among high-profile people who have taken a momentary step back in...
EU Adopts New Standard Contractual Clauses for Data Transfers
The European Commission has approved new standard contractual clauses to permit transfers of personal data from the European Union...
Employers Now Able to Petition for Additional Returning H-2B Workers
Employers seeking to file H-2B petitions for returning workers are now able to do so, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...
The Class of 2021 Wants to Work in the Office
The good news is that the Class of 2021 is entering a much more advantageous labor market than graduating...