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UAE: New Fines for Failure at Emiratization
Emiratization, an initiative to encourage companies to employ more United Arab Emirates nationals in UAE-based companies, has been in place in some form since 2006 in
Unionization Gains Momentum at Trader Joe’s
The unionization movement has spread to Trader Joe’s, where a second store recently formed a union. Union organizers are hoping the movement takes off at other company
Ask HR: How Can I Prepare for Looming Layoffs?
How can employees prepare for—or avoid being a part of—an impending layoff? What can remote employees do to advance their careers while working remotely? SHRM President
Laws You Need to Know When Hiring Remote Employees in Louisiana
Understanding Louisiana’s unique employment laws and avoiding the pitfalls when hiring a remote worker here requires some planning, but that planning will allow
McDonald’s Settles Lawsuit Over Deficient COBRA Notices
McDonald’s recently settled a class-action lawsuit that claims the fast-food chain failed to give former employees proper notice of their right to continued health
Dutch Bill Aims to Strengthen Employees’ Ability to Work Remotely
Employees in the Netherlands would gain greater legal support for working from home under legislation expected to become law
Make Time to Limit Liability for Layoffs
Employers can adopt some practices to limit their potential liability. Here are a few examples of such practices in this second of a three-part series on layoffs
Stay in Line with Federal, State and Local WARN Laws
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requirements are complex enough, but employers also must keep track of and comply with state and even city
Avoid Costly Mistakes in Layoffs
Without careful planning, layoffs can result in costly errors. Here is an overview of common errors some employers make when conducting layoffs and how to avoid them