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Washington State Adopts Wildfire Smoke Regulations
On Dec. 14, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) finalized and adopted new rules focused on protecting workers from wildfire smoke hazards that
Ask HR: What Resources Are Available for Helping Workers Learn English?
What assistance is available for employers that want to help their workers learn English? Can any employer run a credit check on potential employees? SHRM President and
US Weekly Jobless Claims: 205K
States reported that 205,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Dec. 16, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week’s revised level
Whole Foods Ban on Black Lives Matter Logo Is Lawful, NLRB Judge Rules
Whole Foods can continue its practice of disciplining workers for wearing Black Lives Matter (BLM) logos at work. An administrative law judge for the National Labor
IE&D in 2023: Affirmative Action, ‘Woke’ Backlash and Employment Gains for People with Disabilities
In 2023, inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) withstood several blows that threatened its existence, including the reversal of affirmative action and the rise of the
Did You See This? 2023 News That Caught Our Eye
We've collected some of the heart-warming and offbeat workplace stories published in 2023 that exemplified the ingenuity, compassion and creativity of people—and
FAQs Address Updates to California Sick and Safe Leave
On Dec. 12, California’s Labor Commissioner revised its FAQs to address changes that will occur on Jan