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Confronting Weight Bias
Weight-based harassment and discrimination are real—and getting worse. Listening to employees is a good start to addressing it
The Psychological Toll of ‘Covering’ at Work
Many employees downplay their identities to fit into mainstream corporate cultures, also known as “covering.†Learn about the dangers of this growing phenomenon and how
New York Laws Affect Freelancer Protections and Discrimination Claims
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed bills enacting the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, extending the statute of limitations to file a lawsuit alleging unlawful
McDonald’s Wants Supreme Court to Hear No-Poach Case
McDonald’s is asking the
Here’s How Much GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss Are Amounting to in Employer Claims
Since blockbuster GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy burst on the scene as a weight-loss aid phenomenon, employers have been mulling whether or not to cover their costs
California Moves to Tackle Workplace AI Regulation
California’s privacy agency is reviewing draft regulations on automated decision-making technology that would, among other things, govern the use of AI and automated
HR Implications of Biden’s AI Executive Order
Human resources professionals searching for guidance on managing artificial intelligence should pay attention to the Biden administration’s Oct. 30 executive order that
Will USCIS Proposal to Redefine H-1B Qualifications Limit or Expand Eligibility?
USCIS is proposing to significantly modify the regulatory definition of a “specialty occupation,†the standard used to determine if a position qualifies for H-1B
USCIS Proposes New Selection Method to Curb H-1B Lottery Abuse
One of the most significant changes in the recent proposed rule regarding the H-1B visa program is the proposal to modify the lottery registration selection system to