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Weekly Unemployment Claims Rise
States reported that 239,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending April 8. About 1
Cal/OSHA Proposes Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA Standards Board) recently published the official draft version of an indoor heat
Employers in British Columbia Ensure Safety During Opioid Decriminalization
In a pilot project effective until Jan. 31, 2026, British Columbia has decriminalized the possession of small quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine and ecstasy, as well
Can Integrated Well-Being Help Solve Employers’ Participation Problem?
SHRM Online spoke to Garner’s Tony Guadagni about rising wellness investments, why employee participation is lagging in workplace programs and what employers can do
Lawsuit Tests DOL’s Authority Regarding Overtime Rule
An ongoing lawsuit in federal district court is challenging whether the
HR Leaders Say Tech Spending Will Slow, Despite Digital Transformation Needs
A reduction in IT spending is occurring at a time when HR organizations are being asked to fill gaps in productivity and efficiency—gaps that have increased since last
AI Advancements Can Enhance Collaboration and Facilitate Hybrid Work
The recently held 2023 Enterprise Connect conference featured the latest systems, software, services and applications in communications, collaboration and customer
Full-Time to Part-Time: Educate Employees About Ramifications for Benefits and Compensation
Employees who want to switch from full-time to part-time status should be fully apprised of the benefits and compensation implications—not to discourage them from
Court Upholds Work Permits for Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders
Eligible spouses of H-1B workers will continue to be allowed to apply for employment authorization in the United States after a federal district court upheld a 2015
Inflation Falls Again, Now Up 5 Percent Year-Over-Year
Inflation dipped again last month to reach the smallest 12-month increase since May 2021, according to new data out Wednesday. But overall, cost of living is still