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DOL Delays Parts of Fiduciary Rule, Extends Enforcement Relief
While the expanded definition of fiduciary that went into effect on June 9, 2017 remains in place, the Department of Labor (DOL) has extended the effective date for "prohibited transaction…
Ontario Businesses Need to Prepare for Major Legal Changes
Businesses in Ontario need to plan now to address the budgeting, scheduling and operational impact of significant changes to the Employment Standard Act, 2000 and the Labour Relations Act, 1995
New Whistle-Blowing Law in Italy: What Privacy, Labor and Criminal Law Consequences?
The setting up of a whistle-blowing scheme is now mandatory in Italy for both private and public entities, but what needs to be done?
New York Workplace Labor and Employment Law Posters
New York workplace labor and employment law poster chart
In Focus: White House May Ban Personal Phones
Citing concerns about cybersecurity, the White House may bar its employees from using their personal smartphones while they're at work, according to news reports
Stores Lawfully Checked Bags of Exiting Employees Off the Clock
'Tis the season to wait in line at brick-and-mortar stores—not just for customers but for employees trying to exit establishments that require bag checks. At many stores, employees are lining…
OSHA Extends Electronic Record-Keeping Submission Deadline by Two Weeks
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will delay the electronic record-keeping rule’s submission deadline until Dec. 15
Flexible Scheduling Is Key to Recruiting Retail Talent
Retail employers that can address workers’ flexibility needs will be better positioned to attract top candidates in the market, according to new research on job seekers’ preferences
Rethinking Zero Tolerance on Drugs in the Workplace
Desperate to fill open positions, some employers are beginning to soften zero-tolerance drug policies, particularly for jobs where safety is not an essential function
A Rush to Judgment?
As reports of sexual harassment ensnare some of the nation’s most high-profile men—in Hollywood, in Congress and at big-name companies—corporate executives and leading political figures seem in a hurry to…