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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
Member Spotlight: Daryl Muhammad
When Daryl Muhammad was young, he had the seed of service to others planted in him by his father. That led to his career in human resources -- and his…
Female Doctor Can Pursue Equal Pay Act Claim
A federal district court ruled that a female doctor who earned less than male doctors at her hospital—including a new hire—could take her unequal pay claims to trial
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…