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Apple Settles Case Involving Unpaid Time at Work
Apple reached a settlement in a lawsuit over off-the-clock work Aug. 15
AI Can Help Protect HR Data from Hackers
One way that organizations are protecting against rising cybersecurity threats is by using a new generation of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools
What HR Needs to Know About the Metaverse
To take full advantage of the opportunities that the metaverse may present, HR teams can begin to identify key use cases that might make sense for their organizations
Court Rejects Union’s Attempt to Block Unilateral Pay Raise
The critical issue in determining whether courts can become involved in a labor dispute is whether the parties have made every reasonable effort to resolve the dispute
5th Circuit Finds WARN Act Applies Even During COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 was not a natural disaster under the WARN Act and thus the natural disaster exemption from the law’s notice requirements did not apply to an employer that said
How One Nonprofit Helps Blind Workers Find Jobs
A nonprofit in Alexandria, Va., has paired employees who have visual impairments with services jobs in support of the federal government
Employers Are Rescinding Job Offers Again—How to Do So, if You Must
Stories of rescinded job offers have begun to surface, especially in fast-growth industries like technology and real estate, in another sign that the red-hot jobs market
Long-Term Absences Possible for Workers with Monkeypox
Managers and HR professionals need to be prepared to answer questions about taking a longer-term leave for a monkeypox infection
Medical Plan Costs Expected to Rise 5.6% in 2023
The rise in costs for 2023 group health plans is forecast to be significantly higher than the increase for 2022 but to still lag overall inflation. Increasing access to