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Philadelphia Strengthens Workplace Protections for Domestic Violence Victims
Philadelphia lawmakers recently enacted amendments to the citywide sick and safe time ordinances that take effect immediately. Here’s what employers need to know
Montana Limits Inquiries into Immunization Status
Gov. Greg Gianforte recently signed a bill making Montana the first jurisdiction to recognize an individual’s vaccination status as a protected category
Employers Launch Hybrid Work Plans, Identify Early Obstacles
As the coronavirus pandemic eases, organizations have begun to roll out their plans for returning employees to their worksites. While the details may vary, one thing is
Why HR Should Focus on Ergonomics
Remote employees who have spent the pandemic working from kitchen tables, couches and beds may be feeling more aches and pains than usual. Compounded with stress and
Companies Step Up Support to Counter India’s Second COVID-19 Wave
As India grapples with a devastating second wave of COVID-19 infections that has overwhelmed its health care system, many companies are supporting their employees with
SHRM Emerging Professional Champions: Jeff Walls, Ed.D.
Some human resource professionals take a roundabout way to the profession. For HR professors, the career trajectory can be even more indirect
Independent-Contractor Classifications May Need to Be Reviewed
Now that the Biden administration has announced plans to crack down on the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, employers should audit who they
Arizona Eases Certain Restrictions for Workers with Criminal Histories
Gov. Doug Ducey recently signed a bill to give people convicted of certain criminal offenses the opportunity to set aside a prior conviction and seek a Certificate of
Cal/OSHA Proposes Sweeping Changes to COVID-19 Temporary Standards
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health—which is known as Cal/OSHA—recently submitted significant proposed revisions to its COVID-19 emergency