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Ask HR: Can Employees of Different Tenures Have Different Benefits?
Can longer-tenured employees have a different paid-time-off and insurance policy than employees who have working for the company for less time? Can an employer ask a job
Strikes Over France’s Proposed Retirement Reforms Continue
Strikes have continued over the proposal by French President Emmanuel Macron’s government to put its pension system on firmer financial footing by raising the retirement
GM’s Voluntary Buyout Reflects Broader Economic Difficulties
The announcement by General Motors (GM) on March 9 that it was offering a voluntary buyout for most of its salaried workers could indicate that economic woes have spread
Senators Debate Pro-Union Legislation
A Senate committee hearing to discuss a labor reform bill showed disagreement between Republican and Democratic senators over the value that labor unions bring
Comment Period on Immigration Fee Proposal Extended
Employers intending to comment on the proposal to raise filing fees for many employment-based immigration petitions and applications have a few more days to do so
Mexico Boosts Minimum Wage by 20 Percent
Minimum-wage workers in Mexico received a 20 percent raise effective Jan. 1, after government, business and labor leaders agreed to the increase late last year
FTC Extends Comment Period on Proposed Noncompete Rule
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has extended its public comment period until April 19 on its proposed rule to ban noncompete clauses
Employment Rate Rising for People with Disabilities
People who have a disability are landing jobs at record numbers, according to a new report by the
More Companies Relying on ESG Strategies
A focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles is likely to grow in 2023 and the years to come, according to a new report from Seyfarth
Questions Remain About Anticipated Proposed Overtime Rule
This spring, employers are expecting to learn about the