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HR Must Be Vigilant About the Ethical Use of AI Technology
Employers must be aware of the ethical considerations of using artificial intelligence (AI) technology—even in its current nascent stage—in the workplace
IRS Update Clarifies Prescreening Process of New Hires for Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The IRS posted updated information on prescreening job applicants to see if hiring them would enable an employer to receive the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Canada, US Fight Ageism in the Workplace
As the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the workplace, experts say older workers in Canada and the
Cal/OSHA Hearing Reflects Disagreements Over Non-Emergency COVID-19 Standard
The Cal/OSHA Standards Board held a hearing on a proposed non-emergency COVID-19 standard. There remains disagreement about whether a non-emergency standard is needed at
Employers React to ‘Confusing’ Labor Market with Layoffs, Retention Plans
Companies are pursuing a range of strategies illustrating the paradoxical nature of the current labor market, according to a recent survey
Cannabis and HR Tech: What You Need to Know
Cannabis-related businesses face several regulatory and compliance issues that impact their HR practices. The quickly changing regulatory and legal landscape can be
OSHA Expands Who May Wind Up on Its ‘Severe Violator’ List
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced it is expanding the criteria for placement in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program list
A Dangerous Job Assignment Can Show Retaliation
An appeals court said that dangerous work assignments could qualify as retaliation; a work assignment wasn't retaliatory in this case because too much time had passed
Viewpoint: How One Company’s New Wellness Program Took Off
Corporate wellness programs can range from free-flowing to highly structured, and the rewards can vary from getting a free T-shirt to winning a medal in a marathon. The