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Weekly Jobless Claims Fall
States reported that 230,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending April 22, a decrease of 16,000 from last week's revised level. First-time
NLRB Could Adopt Many Proposed Changes in PRO Act
The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act has little chance of being passed by Congress this year, but the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) still has the power
NLRB Outlines Remedies for Egregious Misconduct
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently clarified that extraordinary remedies, including reimbursing expenses associated with bargaining, are available for
EU: Use of Wearables at Work—How Secure Is Employee Data?
Wearables generate a lot of personal data, which is why increased demands must be placed on the collection and processing of this data. How secure is this data and how
Avoid These Common Misconceptions About Workers’ Compensation
There are many misconceptions about workers’ compensation, particularly about grounds for claim denials. This article highlights common misunderstandings and explains
Viewpoint: How to Become a Champion for Employees with Autism
April is Autism Awareness Month, and with all the enthusiasm about diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace, we need to call attention to one alarming
How the Act Respecting French, the Official Language of Quebec, Affects Businesses
June 1 will mark the first anniversary of An Act Respecting French, the Official and Common Language of Quebec. On that date, new provisions amending the Charter of the
Encourage Your Employees to Take Time Off This Year
Employees may skip or shorten their vacation plans this year out of fear of being laid off or falling behind in their work. Others simply want to conserve their cash,
Idaho Enacts New Coronavirus Vaccination Law
Under new legislation coined the “Coronavirus Stop Act,” employers doing business in the state of Idaho may no longer require a coronavirus vaccination as a term of
What HR Professionals Should Know About the State of STEM
Even amid massive layoffs in the tech sector, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills are in high demand. It’s a paradox that many employers these