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President Signs Bill Banning Mandatory Arbitration for Certain Claims
Employers may want to review their arbitration agreements now that President Joe Biden has signed a bill into law banning enforcement of pre-dispute arbitration pacts
Impact of the Ukraine Conflict and Related Sanctions on Global Workforces
The Russian military’s recent invasion of Ukraine—and the related sanctions against Russia—have many companies asking how this chaos impacts their workforces in those
Ask an Expert: Training Expenses
Can we require employees to repay training costs if they leave the company?
Jobless Claims Trend Lower
States reported that 215,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Feb. 19, a decrease of 18,000 from the previous week’s revised level
Companies Suspend or Halt Business in Russia
Oil companies, technology corporations and manufacturers have announced they are suspending or halting operations in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine
Working Time in France: A Sensitive Topic in Social Audits
In merger-and-acquisition transactions, consideration of the consequences of a violation of French rules governing working time is one of the key points of the social
Canada: Mixed Results in Cases Challenging Vaccine Requirements
Recent arbitration decisions have provided some guidance for Canadian employers looking to establish a COVID-19 vaccine requirement or enforce the one they already have
Employees Prefer to Work from Home—Until They Don’t
Almost 6 out of 10
It's Not Hard to Find Good Food, Music in the Big Easy
The challenge of a trip to New Orleans is finding enough time to explore all the many offerings of this vibrant, unique city, where music seems to pour from every…
'I'll Have That'
The food and drink menus in New Orleans can contain some intriguing offerings. Check out the following explanations of dishes and libations before heading out for an