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New Jobless Claims Fall Again
States reported that 166,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending April 2, one of the lowest totals of new jobless claims since the
Hong Kong: Case Sheds Light on Race Discrimination Law
A ruling in Hong Kong’s District Court has clarified what constitutes race discrimination in the workplace and what doesn’t
OFCCP Will Speed Up Audits
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently issued a directive that will eliminate delays in scheduling audits as well as the automatic 30-day
Employers Await Significant High Court Ruling in California PAGA Case
Claims made under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) can result in huge penalties for businesses. Employers may want to enforce arbitration agreements
Mandates for Pay Disclosure Change Hiring Conversations
Employers are facing an expanding wave of state mandates to disclose pay ranges for open positions. It's time to consider how this information could affect employees'
Proposal Could Lessen Family Members' Dependence on Employer Health Plans
Starting in 2023, spouses and dependents of low-income workers who are currently covered under an employer-sponsored family health plan may be eligible for financial
Internships Open Doors to Jobs, Workplace Expectations
Internships can give students an edge over other job applicants, but there are other benefits as well
Employees Walk Out Over Company Lifting Vaccine Requirement
Workers at Activision Blizzard staged a walk-out when the company announced it was lifting a vaccine requirement—an announcement that has since been significantly
Canada: Federal Organizations Obligated to Prepare Accessibility Plans
The Canadian government has taken the next step toward establishing Canada as a world leader in accessibility. The Accessible Canada Regulations address services that
Amazon Faces Tough Choices After Victory for Workers
After a grassroots union’s victory over Amazon during a vote in Staten Island,