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Harvard Professor Awarded Nobel Prize for Wage Gap Research
Harvard University professor Claudia Goldin is the winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in economics for her study into the drivers of the gender pay gap. Insights from her
Israel-Hamas War Raises HR Issues
​The Israel-Hamas war raises several HR issues stateside, from disruptions in international business to leave requests from employees shaken by the violence, and even
Heirs of Employee Who Died While on Travel May Be Eligible for Workers’ Comp
A deceased employee’s widow and daughter did not need to show that the employer should have foreseen that the employee would engage in the specific activity that caused
Unpaid Leave Was a Reasonable Accommodation, 4th Circuit Says
A delivery driver with a back ailment failed to show that his employer’s offer to retain his job and allow him to take an unpaid leave of absence until he…
Employee Financial Wellness Drops to New Low
The impact of inflation and economic uncertainty has contributed to increased financial stress, resulting in employee financial wellness dropping to a new low, according
Case Headed to NLRB Might Prohibit Employers from Holding ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings
A case involving A case involving "captive audience" meetings is pending before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and has potentially large ramifications for
12 Rules for Virtual Onboarding
It can be difficult being the new kid in town in the workplace. Working remotely makes it more of a challenge
Legislation and Ballot Initiatives Pending in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts legislature has introduced a series of employment-related bills that, if enacted, will require employers across the state to establish, revisit or
Prepare for Strikes—and Know When They May Be Unlawful
Strikes are ubiquitous these days, and employers should be prepared for them with contingency plans. Employers should know, though, that laws limit when employees may