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Deal on Physical Infrastructure Plan Reached
President Joe Biden reached a deal on a physical infrastructure plan June 24, one that Biden said he will sign—if approved by Congress—only if it’s accompanied by a
South Korea: 52-Hour Rule Slated to Take Effect for Small Businesses
In 2018, the South Korean Labor Standards Act was amended to restrict an employee’s maximum work hours from 68 hours to 52 hours per week. As of July 1, the…
Inflation's Return Will Affect Compensation
The consumer price index in May rose 5 percent from 12 months earlier—the largest yearly gain in over a decade. While that pace may moderate, economist foresee higher
Colorado Supreme Court Strikes Down 'Use-it-or-Lose-it' Vacation Policies
The Colorado high court issued a long-awaited decision ruling that employers must pay employees for any earned but unused vacation time upon termination of employment
Nevada Enacts Right-to-Return Law for Certain Laid-Off Workers
Beginning July 1, certain employers in the casino, hospitality, stadium and travel industries must offer their former employees who were laid off or furloughed due to
Agencies Seek Employers' Comments on Reporting Drug Costs
Federal agencies are seeking feedback on how a new law requiring employer-sponsored health plans to provide data on their prescription drug cost coverage will affect
New York HERO Act Requirements Significantly Modified
Both houses of the New York state legislature passed a package of amendments to the New York Health and Essential Rights (HERO) Act designed to clarify, modify and delay
New York Lifts Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions
With 70 percent of adult New Yorkers having received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose as of June 15, New York lifted restrictions imposed on most industries
Can Employers Have Separate Policies Based on Vaccination Status?
By now, many employers know that federal, state and local COVID-19 workplace safety guidelines distinguish between vaccinated and unvaccinated employees