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Illinois Passes Workers’ Rights Amendment
On Nov. 8, Illinois voters approved a union ballot measure, which amends the state constitution to guarantee workers a broad right to collective bargaining
DOL Final Rule Rolls Back Restrictions on Retirement Plans' Use of ESG Factors
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that permits retirement plans to consider climate change and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors
Enrollment Starts Soon for New Hampshire’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Plan
Enrollment starts soon for the New Hampshire Paid Family and Medical Leave (NH PFML) Plan, otherwise known as the Granite State Paid Family Leave Plan, the nation’s
Is Going Back to School Worth It?
Most human resource jobs don’t require education beyond a bachelor’s degree. But that doesn’t mean you won’t benefit from going back to school
Employee Fired for Refusing to Attend AA Meetings Gets $305,000 Settlement
Employers that require employees to attend Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings as part of rehabilitation programs must make sure they have alternatives for employees with
SCOTUS Reconsidering Affirmative Action—Are DE&I Programs Next?
The Supreme Court is expected to decide on the need for affirmative action in higher education next year, which could potentially affect how DE&I programs are run
Viewpoint: Are You Being Quietly Fired?
Is your job slowly getting more and more unmanageable, to the point where you feel the only way to survive is to resign? Your employer may be quietly forcing you…
Ask HR: How Can We Heal Rifts Caused by Politics?
How can co-workers who supported opposing political candidates reconcile their differences after the election? How can a worker explain their accommodation needs for
Creating and Sustaining High-Performing Teams in a Remote Work Environment
Try these best practices to ensure your employees--in-person, remote and hybrid--are staying engaged with their work and keeping productivity levels high. Creating a
Ford Offers Easy Exit to Underperforming Workers
Ford Motor Co. has ushered in a new approach to handling underperforming employees—an unusual strategy that has piqued the interest of HR professionals but that some