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Tension Between Employers and Remote Workers in Canada
As more and more Canadian companies recall their employees to the workplace, there is growing tension between the workers who moved far away while working remotely and
USCIS Must Address Ballooning Backlogs, Ombudsman Says
Severe and growing backlogs, inadequate funding and an increasing number of lawsuits continue to plague the agency that oversees the processing of employment visas for
What Team Sports Can Teach Us About DE&I
Achieving diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace continues to be a challenge for most organizations. Despite a substantial investment of time and money,
Should Employees Be Required to Turn On Cameras During Virtual Meetings?
As more workers spend more time than ever before in virtual meetings, managers and company leaders are wondering: How often should virtual meeting participants turn on
Change to Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Vetoed
Massachusetts employees can take 12 weeks of paid family leave and 20 weeks of paid medical leave. Employers are still prohibited from supplementing PFMLA benefits with
Massachusetts Court Rules Home Inspectors Are Independent Contractors
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently held that home inspectors were independent contractors and, therefore, ineligible for unemployment benefits
California Proposition to Raise Minimum Wage Delayed
California's Living Wage Act failed to qualify for the 2022 ballot due to the late submission of verified signatures to the California Secretary of State. The
Michigan Court Upholds Prohibition Against LGBTQ Discrimination
A recent court decision clarifies Michigan's prohibition against sex discrimination includes discrimination based on sexual orientation
Monkeypox: Who's at Risk at Work?
The recent outbreak of monkeypox in the
How Technology Can Help Companies Tackle Job Seeker Fraud
Scammers are using deepfake technology and stolen personally identifiable information to pose as other people and apply for jobs