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Whole Foods' Discipline of Employees for Wearing Black Lives Matter Masks Upheld
Whole Foods did not unlawfully discriminate by disciplining employees for wearing Black Lives Matter masks at work, an appeals court decided June 28, affirming a lower
CROWN Act Passes in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas, approved the “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair” (CROWN) Act, barring employers and other public entities from discrimination based on
How to Implement a Four-Day Workweek
The idea of the four-day workweek has been gaining popularity in recent years, especially given the shift in work schedules and locations due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Ask HR: Do Companies Have to Rehire Laid-Off Employees?
If a company lays off an employee, then some months later begins hiring for that employee's former position, is the company required to rehire the laid-off employee? How
New Employees at Risk for Workplace Injuries
New employees may be more susceptible to injuries because they aren’t always familiar with every task and safety protocol. Research shows that new workers are more likely to get hurt…
Unemployment Claims Remain Near Historic Low
States reported that 231,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending June 25, a drop of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level
California Alters Close Contact and Infectious Period Definitions Under COVID rules
On June 8, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order defining close contact and infectious period for purposes of the CDPH’s isolation and
California Employers Face Minimum Wage Increases
California employers need to brace themselves and prepare for the minimum-wage hikes going into effect in several cities across the state on July 1
Establish Employment Relationship Before Noncompete Agreement
A recent opinion from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, applying Louisiana’s law governing noncompetition agreements, reminds employers to
The Hazards of Remote Employee Layoffs: Wage and Hour Issues, Severance Agreements, and Unemployment Claims
For the first time a significant number of remote employees may be included in layoffs. Layoffs of remote employees present unique legal hazards for employers