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Preventing Harassment in Light of the Speak Out Act
Employers may need to adjust their practices and policies to comply with the Speak Out Act, which invalidates nondisclosure agreements and nondisparagement agreements
Microsoft-Owned Company Votes to Unionize
Employees at a Microsoft-owned game maker, ZeniMax Media, voted to unionize, the Communication Workers of America announced Jan. 3
EU Parliament and Council Agree on New Rules for Pay Transparency
The European Parliament and Council have reached an agreement on pay transparency measures. Here are the key measures set out in the directive
HR’s Latest Challenge: Managing Mass Employee Sick Absences
As cases of COVID-19, flu and other illnesses swell, employers need to think strategically
Upcoming Changes in California’s Law Regarding Criminal Background Checks
The Civil Rights Council of the California Civil Rights Department released its latest draft revisions to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations that
Pay Attention to Local Laws When Sending Workers Abroad
When organizations send employees to work abroad, it’s important to pay close attention to local laws that might impact their work status. These laws can vary widely
Ongoing Jobless Claims Fall Below Pre-COVID Average
States reported that 204,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Dec. 31, 2022, a decrease of 19,000 from the previous week's revised
UK Legislative Developments to Expect in 2023
Following another busy year of employment law developments in the