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Unvaccinated May Be Denied Death Benefits
Some employers have expressed concerns about providing death benefits to employees who refuse to be vaccinated, and New York City's transit authority has already adopted
SHRMLabs, Techstars Partner to Support Workplace Technology Innovation
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), through SHRMLabs, has announced a partnership with the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator to identify and
Appeals Court Tosses Lawsuit over Trump-Era Joint Employer Rule
A federal appeals court recently dismissed a lawsuit challenging a rule from the Trump administration that clarified when businesses share liability as A federal
Some New York City Hotels Must Pay Severance to Service Workers
Under certain circumstance, New York City hotels with at least 100 rooms must pay a weekly severance of $500 to laid-off employees for up to 30 weeks
An Update on California’s ‘ABC Test’ for Independent-Contractor Status
At the end of 2020, it seemed the California Legislature, the courts, and even voters wanted to move away from the independent-contractor test codified in AB 5. However,
Employers Should Plan for Vaccine-or-Testing Rule While Litigation Ensues
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked President Joe Biden’s vaccine-or-testing policy for businesses with at least 100 employees. But covered employers should
President Signs Infrastructure Bill with Workplace Provisions
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will end the Employee Retention Tax Credit early and create new workforce development grant programs and industry-specific
Last-Minute Tips for Open Enrollment Communications
As open enrollment periods near or are underway for 2022 plan year benefits, and many employees continuing to work remotely, here are reminders for effectively
Amazon’s Troubles Hold Lessons on HR Tech, Employee Experience
Amazon’s recent troubles administering employee leave and delivering accurate pay and benefits could be a warning for other organizations to integrate disparate HR