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Supreme Court Will Clarify Scope of Attorney-Client Privilege
The attorney-client privilege affects which communications between HR and attorneys are confidential; some communications are, but others are not. The U
Rose Ann Garza: How HR Helps Restaurant Staff Care for Each Other
Rose Ann Garza, SHRM-SCP, CHRO at Austin, Texas-based Kerbey Lane Café, shares her HR story
Viewpoint: A Trip Through the Politics-at-Work Minefield
It's a typical day in a typical
New Jobless Claims Rise for Second Week
States reported that 228,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Oct. 8, an increase of 9,000 from the previous week level and just over
Persistent Core Inflation Keeps Pressure on Wages
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose percent for the 12 months ending in September, disappointing those who had expected to see a greater slowdown in consumer
France Cracks Down on Gender Gaps in Management
Some measures of a French act aimed at accelerating economic and professional equality took effect on Sept. 1
2023 Social Security Wage Cap Jumps to $160,200 for Payroll Taxes
Starting Jan. 1, 2023, the maximum earnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax will increase by nearly 9 percent to $160,200—up from the $147,000 maximum for
Expanding the Definition of ‘Family’ for Benefits in India
India’s Supreme Court recently observed in a ruling that social welfare benefits should also extend to same-sex couples and unmarried partners, even though local laws
Washington State Issues New Rules for Long-Term Care Fund
The Washington Employment Security Department’s (ESD) Leave and Care Division recently adopted rules to implement revisions to the Washington Long-Term Services and
Starbucks Faces Claims of Labor Law Violations
Starbucks is defending itself from claims that it has engaged in unfair labor practices at several sites in response to unionization efforts. A National Labor Relations