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Employers: Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke
As wildfires burn through the western United States, employees may be dealing with physical ailments and emotional trauma related to smoke inhalation. It is important for employers to understand the…
Microsoft Will Only Work with Contractors That Offer Paid Parental Leave
Microsoft said that its suppliers and contractors with more than 50 workers must offer a minimum of 12 weeks paid parental leave for either a birth or adoption, if they…
Pearce Renominated to NLRB Despite Business Leaders’ Concerns
President Donald Trump renominated Mark Gaston Pearce to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), in apparent deal-making with Capitol Hill Democrats to get Republican nominees through the Senate
H-1B Premium Processing Suspended Until February 2019
Employers will have to wait until early next year to use the federal government’s fast-track processing option for most H-1B visa petitions
Improve Employee Databases to Ensure Pay Equity
Employers need to make sure they are accounting for employees’ past work history in their HR databases to defend against pay discrimination claims
Out of the Office? Say It with Humor
Another holiday is around the corner—time to turn on the out-of-office (OOO) message on your phone and computer, signaling your absence. Consider adding some humor to your missive
Build a Succession Plan to Ensure Business Continuity
Executives say identifying future leaders is vital for reaching business objectives, yet fewer than half have formal succession plans in place at their companies, surveys show. That’s a problematic disconnect…
Viewpoint: Learn About Unions’ Operations This Labor Day
Union members—and employees who are considering joining or even leaving one—want to know what's happening in unions that want to organize or are already representing their workplace
Be Ready for More ACA Penalties
The recent barrage of letters sent by the IRS proposing penalties under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may be petering out, but a new round is expected later this year.…
Labor and Employment Law Overview: Illinois
Illinois labor and employment law overview provided by XpertHR