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Seattle City Council Sets Minimum Wage for Gig Workers
Seattle’s City Council adopted a minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers May 31, becoming the first
Wrongful Dismissal Cases Backlogged in Ontario Small Claims Courts
The massive backlog in the small claims courts in Ontario is due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which paused activities in the courts for an extended period
Court Overturns California Law Requiring Women on Boards of Directors
A recent ruling in Los Angeles Superior Court overturned California’s law requiring companies to include women on their boards of directors
Additional Penalties May Be Recoverable for Meal and Rest Period Violations in California
California’s highest court ruled that extra pay for missed breaks constitutes “wages” and must be reported on wage statements and paid within statutory deadlines when an
IRS Extends Remote Witnessing of Retirement Plan Spousal Consent
The IRS extension through 2022 of relief from the requirement that spousal consents to retirement plan distributions be physically witnessed disappointed those hoping
Don't Overlook the Mental Health of Workers' Children
As pediatric mental health issues worsened over the past two years, employers recognized that empathy for parents whose children need behavioral health care must be
San Francisco’s Family Friendly Workplace Amended Ordinance Takes Effect in July
On July 13, San Francisco’s amended Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance goes into effect. All employers who conduct business and have employees working in the city and
Job Openings, Quits Hold Near Record Highs
Available jobs fell to million in April, just under the highest number on record, according to the monthly JOLTS report released by the U
How Some Employers Are Addressing Weight Discrimination
While it is illegal to discriminate against someone for their race, gender, color, religion or sexual orientation, it's also wrong to discriminate because of weight
Ensure Your Recruitment Tech Isn't Costing You Quality Candidates
Recruitment technology is designed to make your job easier. But what if the technology you're counting on to streamline the process overlooks solid candidates? Experts