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Washington, D.C., Mayor Signs Law Curbing Employer Use of Credit Reports
Mayor Muriel Bowser had signed a bill prohibiting employers from using or obtaining a job applicant's or employee's credit information for employment purposes—with limited exceptions
Massachusetts Superior Court Rules on Employee Meal Breaks
In a decision that could spell trouble for Massachusetts employers, a state court held that meal breaks are compensable unless employees are relieved of all work-related duties
What to Consider When Relocating Millennial Workers
Stereotypes persist about relocating Millennial or Generation Y workers, as this age cohort has a penchant for job-hopping
Viewpoint: Caught in the Middle
Ever find yourself on the receiving end of two people's incessant small complaints about each other? Here's a two-tiered approach to conflict resolution that allows each party to first voice…
In Focus: DHS Empowered to Broaden Scope of Immigration Enforcement
Undocumented immigrants suspected of committing a crime—including using false documents to gain employment—are now eligible for arrest and deportation, under new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidance released Tuesday. Previously,…
Most Recent New Regulatory and Case Law Developments in Sweden
As of Jan. 1, 2017, a number of changes in the Swedish Discrimination Act have entered into force
U.K. Gender Pay Gap Reporting Regs Apply in April
In December 2016, the
Franchisors Shouldn’t Micromanage Franchisees’ Compliance Training
What responsibility do franchisors have for ensuring that franchisees comply with employment laws?
How to Take a Tactical Approach to Veteran Hiring
Former military members often face a difficult transition to civilian life. Companies seeking to hire veterans struggle with identifying skills and integrating veteran employees into the workforce
Congress Needs to Clear up FLSA Confusion, SHRM Testifies
The blocked Department of Labor overtime rule provides an opportunity for future rulemaking to address employers’ Fair Labor Standards Act compliance concerns and provide regulations appropriate for the 21st century…