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Fire at Amazon Warehouse Leads to Protest, Suspensions
Tensions recently arose again at Amazon’s sole unionized warehouse—JFK8 in Staten Island,
Supreme Court Will Review Damage Claims Incidental to Strikes
The NLRA typically pre-empts employer claims against unions under state law, but an exception to this rule exists. The Supreme Court announced that it will clarify
AI-Based Bias a Hot Topic of Discussion During EEOC-Led Meeting
Discussions related to smart technology, such as machine-learning recruiting systems used for hiring purposes, dominated a recent conference hosted by the
Malaysia’s New Maternity and Paternity Leave Provisions Will Soon Take Effect
Maternity leave has been expanded to all female employees in Malaysia who are under a contract of service, and fathers can now take paternity leave
President Pardons Americans Convicted of Marijuana Possession
President Joe Biden on Oct. 6 pardoned all people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law
How to Create an Introvert-Friendly Hiring Process
Traditional hiring practices often favor extroverted candidates who may be more adept at interviewing than their more-introverted counterparts. This bias can lead
How Can Employers Best Use the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
When Congress approved the Work Opportunity Tax Credit in 1996, lawmakers intended to spur the full-time hiring and retention of workers from disadvantaged backgrounds
Viewpoint: How Women in HR Can Achieve Leadership Positions
While the trajectory of female leadership over the past century is nothing short of astonishing, there remains a significant underrepresentation of women in the
California Employers Face Challenges Under New Law Prohibiting Retaliation During Emergencies
California employers will soon be prohibited from taking adverse action against employees who refuse to report to a workplace during an emergency condition, according to