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New Workplace Laws Take Hold in California
The California State Legislature recently ended an active session, with Gov. Gavin Newsom signing many bills that will affect the workplace, including statutes on leave
Malaysia’s New Maternity and Paternity Leave Provisions Will Soon Take Effect
Maternity leave has been expanded to all female employees in Malaysia who are under a contract of service, and fathers can now take paternity leave
President Pardons Americans Convicted of Marijuana Possession
President Joe Biden on Oct. 6 pardoned all people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Tick Up
States reported that 219,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Oct. 1
Viewpoint: How Women in HR Can Achieve Leadership Positions
While the trajectory of female leadership over the past century is nothing short of astonishing, there remains a significant underrepresentation of women in the
California Employers Face Challenges Under New Law Prohibiting Retaliation During Emergencies
California employers will soon be prohibited from taking adverse action against employees who refuse to report to a workplace during an emergency condition, according to
How Can Employers Best Use the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
When Congress approved the Work Opportunity Tax Credit in 1996, lawmakers intended to spur the full-time hiring and retention of workers from disadvantaged backgrounds
New Study: Making Friends Is Hard But Work Can Help
Social isolation and loneliness have become wide-spread and a majority of people say they are actively looking for more friends—and in particular—close friends. Work tends to be a place to…
The New Pay Transparency, Plunging Job Openings And ‘Acting Your Wage’
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