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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
Poll: Shorts High Among Work Clothing Choices
Opinions on what is considered work-appropriate clothing have shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic prompted many employees to work from home. Here are the results of an
Court OKs Arbitration Pact Despite Conflict Between English, Spanish Versions
Is an arbitration agreement enforceable if the English version calls for binding arbitration and the Spanish version refers to nonbinding arbitration? In a recent case,
Organizations Look to High Schools to Source Talent, Develop Careers
It truly is a win-win when proactive talent acquisition—pipelining high school students to fill in-demand jobs—creates career opportunities for youth and generates
Mexico Reforms Outsourcing and Subcontracting Laws
The Mexican government has enacted labor and tax laws that prohibit the outsourcing of workers. Several experts said Mexico’s amended outsourcing rules will have a
Using AI to Enhance the Value of PTO
Companies are using AI-based analysis of PTO internally to understand and optimize vacation and time-off schedules. But multiple companies are also using AI to analyze
Many California Workers Must Get Vaccines or Routinely Test for COVID-19
California state employees, health care workers and workers in high-risk settings must show proof of vaccination or adhere to weekly COVID-19 testing and other safety
Employer’s Failure to State Cost of Confirmatory Drug Test Violates Iowa Law
Iowa’s drug-testing statute imposes many requirements on employers, including an obligation to notify current employees of positive test results and their right to
Texas Expands Protections for Employees Asserting Sexual-Harassment Claims
Gov. Greg Abbott recently signed two bills that make significant changes to Texas sexual-harassment-prevention standards