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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
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Stories of rescinded job offers have begun to surface, especially in fast-growth industries like technology and real estate, in another sign that the red-hot jobs market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
Inflation Reduction Act's Health Care Provisions Could Affect Employers
The Inflation Reduction Act, while primarily a climate spending and tax package, contains prescription drug and Affordable Care Act marketplace provisions that could