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Update on Challenges to California’s Board Diversity Statutes
California’s laws requiring corporate board diversity are currently being challenged in court, and one lawsuit is scheduled for trial in May
Activision Blizzard to Pay $18 Million to Resolve EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit
A federal judge in California recently approved an $18 million agreement between video game publisher Activision Blizzard and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Ask HR: Who Is Responsible for Ensuring Pay Equity?
What should an employee do if they discover salary discrepancies? Can employees ask a colleague who coughs often to wear a mask? SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor,
The Smith-Rock Slap: HR to the Rescue!
Columnist Jathan Janove envisions a different ending to the confrontation at the Oscars between Will Smith and Chris Rock, had HR been involved
Employers Report Big Job Gains in March
Unprecedented demand for workers helped power another month of strong job growth as
Spain: Labor Reform Will Increase the Number of Worker Representatives
Following labor reform, an unprecedented reduction is foreseen in Spain in temporary contracts. This will mean an increase in indefinite-term contracts and seasonal
Staten Island, N.Y., Amazon Workers Vote to Unionize
Amazon warehouse workers in Staten Island,
San Francisco Passes Amendments to Family-Friendly Workplace Ordinance
Under the amendments, a covered employee will be allowed flexible or predictable work arrangements to care for any family member age 65 or older, rather than
Mental Health Parity—Now, the DOL Really Means It
Employers that sponsor physical and mental health coverage are on notice that they can face Department of Labor (DOL) enforcement actions and be sued by employees if
Employers Grapple with Uptick in Cannabis Use and Worker Protections
As attitudes about cannabis change, more workers are failing drug screens. In 2021, positive drug tests soared to their highest level in two decades, with positivity