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Virginia Updates Wage and Hour Requirements
Virginia has adopted a prevailing wage statute and amended its wage theft law. Contractors risk significant liability and penalties for noncompliance
New SHRM Recertification Providers for October 2021
Take the guesswork out of the recertification process for maintaining your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential. When you see the SHRM Recertification Provider seal, you know
Recertification Q&A: Advance Your Education
Have questions about the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credentials? In every issue, the SHRM Certification team will answer some of your most frequently asked questions. Have
Pandemic-Era Halloween Parties? Workforce Pitfalls to Avoid
Office parties are great opportunities for employee engagement, communication, team building and fun. But things can go awry wherever they are held
Unemployment Claims Hold Below 300K
States reported that 290,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending October 16, the lowest level during the pandemic era. New claims are down
Advance Your Organization Initiative Focuses on Work Projects
SHRM has always acknowledged the work that HR professionals do for their organizations and communities, developing and providing the right tools, resources, research and
Southwest Airlines Changes Course on Its Vaccine Requirement
Southwest Airlines has scrapped its plan to place unvaccinated workers on unpaid leave while they seek an exemption as a reasonable accommodation
Employees of New York City Must Get Vaccinated Under New Order
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all city employees. Most covered workers must show proof of their first
Dip in COVID-19 Cases May Lead to Increased Vaccine Resistance
Dropping COVID-19 case numbers and deaths over the past few weeks as well as reports of improved COVID-19 treatments on the horizon may lead more employees to resist
Facebook Settles Claims of Discriminating Against US Workers
Facebook will pay up to $ million to the federal government to settle claims that the social media giant unlawfully favored temporary foreign employees over U