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Pret a Manger Settles Biometric Privacy Lawsuit
The sandwich shop chain Pret a Manger has agreed to pay more than $677,000 to resolve a class action claim in Illinois alleging that nearly 800 employees’ fingerprints
Union Drives at Starbucks Proliferate
Unionization efforts at Starbucks are multiplying—now at 60 stores in 19 states. The store-by-store election model has proved advantageous for Workers United, the union
India: Retaining Talent Amid the Great Resignation
In India, numerous employees have quit their jobs, leading to the so-called Great Resignation. How should HR manage talent in these times?
COVID-19 Safety Options Other than Vaccine Mandates
The Supreme Court has blocked most federal vaccine mandates. Some major employers are going forward with their vaccine requirements, while others have tossed them out
Employee Protections from Retaliation Have Grown During Breyer’s Tenure
Justice Stephen Breyer will retire from the
Jobless Claims Remain Low Despite Omicron
States reported that 238,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Jan. 29, a decrease of 23,000 from the previous week’s revised level
Employers May Have More Flexibility in Creating COVID-19 Testing Policies
Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has withdrawn a directive requiring large businesses to test unvaccinated workers for COVID-19,
Why Many Employers Are Outsourcing COVID-19 Compliance
Rather than tracking vaccination status, tests and other precautions internally, many employers are choosing to outsource those efforts to vendors that have emerged to
The 50 Best Jobs In America For 2022, According To Glassdoor
Job-search site Glassdoor on Wednesday released its eighth annual list of the best jobs for 2022 based off of job openings, salary and satisfaction. Find out who's on top
Federal Statutes, Regulations and Guidance
The following federal law digest brings together the fundamentals of federal employment laws that HR professionals working in the public or private sector need to be