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Certain New York City Employers Must Prepare for Vaccination Mandates
New York City restaurants, fitness facilities and entertainment facilities will soon be subject to mandatory vaccination requirements for workers and customers alike
Maine Limits Pre-Hire Inquiries into Criminal History of Job Applicants
A new law in Maine prohibits employers from requesting an applicant’s criminal history on the initial employment application
5 Tips for Updating Employee Handbooks
There are many reasons why employers should take the time to update their handbooks on at least an annual basis, particularly since having an out-of-date handbook can be
CNN Fires Three Unvaccinated Workers
CNN recently fired three workers for violating its COVID-19 policy by entering the workplace unvaccinated. The network had been relying on an honor system rather than
Shortened Workweek Is Common in Iceland
Many Icelandic workplaces have adopted shortened workweeks. For one unionized workforce, the workweek is 45 minutes shorter
Burned-Out Workers and Time Off—Do Employment Laws Allow Flexibility?
Employers are exploring ways to counteract burnout and sustain flexibility, but decades-old state and federal laws built around the traditional 9-to-5 work schedule
Leaders Mourn Passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
Richard Trumka, president of the country's largest labor federation, died unexpectedly on Aug. 5 at age 72, according to an announcement from the American Federation of
SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup Finalist: Symba
The inaugural SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup competition highlights the most innovative HR technology solutions from companies across the
Denver Mandates COVID-19 Vaccination for Certain Employees
Mayor Michael Hancock announced that all city employees, as well as private-sector workers in certain high-risk settings, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by
Do State Bans on Local Mask Mandates Apply to the Workplace?
Although many public health officials now recommend or require everyone to wear masks in public indoor spaces—whether or not they're vaccinated against the