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Talking Taboo: Making the Most of Polarizing Discussions at Work
New book introduces practical tools to assess, guide uncomfortable workplace conversations
CROWN Act: Does Your State Prohibit Hair Discrimination?
Twenty states have enacted the CROWN Act—a law that prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyles. Find out if your state has passed the law and what it
Unionization Gains Momentum at Trader Joe’s
The unionization movement has spread to Trader Joe’s, where a second store recently formed a union. Union organizers are hoping the movement takes off at other company
Changes in Gun Laws Affect the Workplace
Some state laws governing firearms at the workplace have shifted toward a more permissive stance, while the
Work Buddies Can Help New Employees Transition into Job, Organizational Culture
Organizations turn to “buddy programs” to provide guidance and to create a sense of belonging for new employees as they learn to navigate their way around your
Los Angeles Publishes Regulations for Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance
Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards has published regulations and model notices for new law on hotel worker protections
California Poised to Expand Pay Transparency, Reporting Obligations
A bill to increase pay transparency in California steps closer to becoming law
UAE: New Fines for Failure at Emiratization
Emiratization, an initiative to encourage companies to employ more United Arab Emirates nationals in UAE-based companies, has been in place in some form since 2006 in
Father-Son SHRM Certification Success
Early advice to share knowledge with others guides a multi-generational journey in human resources
U.S. Jobless Claims Edge Lower
States reported that 250,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending August 13, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week’s revised level