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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
UK Is Working to Fix Its Gender Pension Gap
The United Kingdom is taking steps to address a gender pension gap that results in far more older women living in poverty than older men—a problem that exists in nearly
Germany: Employers Must Now Record Work Hours
Germany's highest labor court decided that employers—regardless of the size of the company and the existence of a works council—must record the work hours of their
UK: The Cost-of-Living Crisis—What Can Employers Do?
With inflation hitting its highest level for 40 years and prices for food, fuel and energy prices soaring, the “cost-of-living crisis” is having an impact on employees
Washington State Announces Minimum Wage Rate
In 2023, the minimum wage rate in Washington State will increase to $ per hour for employees 16 years of age and older, the Washington State Department of Labor &
For Employers, Remote and Hybrid Work Now All About Setting Expectations
Now that employees are finding their way back to the office, companies and their HR teams must stay on point about their return-to-work policies, hybrid work details and
Paul Falcone: How HR Drives Performance
Paul Falcone, a frequent contributor to SHRM Online, joins host Tony Lee to discuss his HR story
4th Quarter 2022 'Quick Hits' for Plan Sponsors
From required notices to plan document deadlines, the fourth quarter is a busy time of year. Here are issues and dates to keep in mind