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Penalty Upheld for Employer that Lacked Workers’ Comp Insurance
Because an employer did not appeal to the California Department of Industrial Relations after the agency assessed a $30,000 penalty for failure to provide workers' compensation insurance to its employees,…
OPM Has Big Plans to Overhaul Federal Hiring
In addition to overhauling performance and engagement systems for federal workers, OPM is devoting attention to improving the federal hiring process and reskilling employees for emerging mission-critical roles
Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Restore Manufacturing Jobs, Data Shows
The Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on aluminum and steel are unlikely to bring back the manufacturing jobs lost in recent decades, and could instead cost tens of thousands of
EU: New Directive to Protect Whistle-Blowers Proposed
The European Commission has adopted a package of measures, including a draft directive and an impact assessment, to protect whistle-blowers who report breaches of EU law
New Jersey’s Paid-Sick-Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act, making New Jersey the tenth state to enact such a law
Brazil: Release Agreements Are a New Way to Solve Conflicts
Since the recently approved Labor Reform in Brazil took effect, companies and employees have a new way to solve their conflicts amicably. Employers and employees can now enter into private…
SHRM Supports Challenge to Austin’s Paid-Sick-Leave Law
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) supports a lawsuit challenging a paid-sick-leave law in Austin, Texas, that is slated to take effect for many businesses on Oct. 1
I Just Found Out Why They Withdrew My Job Offer
Why did Jason's job offer get withdrawn at the last minute?
Five Ways To Tell When A Job Applicant Is Lying
Gil wants to know how to tell when a job applicant is lying in a job interview. What's your advice?