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Labor-Friendly PRO Act Reintroduced in Congress
The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, a union-friendly piece of proposed legislation, was reintroduced in Congress on Feb
Crafting Benefits for Onsite vs. Offsite Employees
Considering the needs of both sets of workers and offering options that are varied, flexible and accessible can help employers attract and retain talent. From specific
Presidential Historian Says There’s Much to Learn from Past Leadership
Doris Kearns Goodwin, a presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, referenced multiple historical anecdotes and lessons that relate to current challenges
Cobras, Clowns and Psychics
Being late to work can happen for various reasons, some of which are more memorable than others—such as being stuck behind a clown parade, rounding up an errant pet
Traffic Jams No. 1 Reason People Are Late for Work
Employees late for work? Gridlock is the most common reason given for tardiness, a survey found, with personal problems and oversleeping rounding out the top three
NLRB Notes Rising Complaints about Safety and Inequity
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is seeing a trend of workers advocating for racial justice and safety, Jennifer Abruzzo, the NLRB general counsel, told
Workers Did Not Have to Arbitrate Claims Arising Before They Signed Arbitration Agreements
Two employees who initially worked for their employer through staffing agencies before signing employment letters with arbitration agreements were not required to
Employer’s Suggestion of Eye Exam Is Sufficient to Indicate Notice of Employee’s Disability
An employer’s suggestion to a safety director that he have his eyes examined was sufficient for a reasonable juror to find that the company was on notice of the
Officer Fired for Criticizing a Sheriff on Facebook Cannot Proceed with First Amendment Claim
A city police officer who was fired for criticizing the county sheriff on Facebook could not proceed with her claim of First Amendment retaliation, a federal appeals
Member Spotlight: Sean Hudspeth
Sean Hudspeth once thought about becoming a teacher. So his decision to move from an HR role in the auto industry to one in a school district gave him the…