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Employers Respond as COVID-19 Cases Rise
A back-to-school spike in COVID-19 cases just as many employers are imposing return-to-office mandates. That's prompting some employers to adopt a back-to-basics
Police Officers Win USERRA Case Challenging Unequal Benefits
The 11th Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a group of police officers serving as military reservists who, during leaves for active-duty service, did not receive the
Mixed-Motive Defense Bars USERRA Constructive Discharge Claim
A middle school assistant principal could not establish constructive discharge under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
Growth in Total Compensation Cost Slows for Employers
Employers spent more on employees’ overall compensation from March to June this year, according to figures released September 12, but the pace at which they are hiking
Keep Employees Safe When They Travel Abroad
For employers sending employees abroad for work, it’s necessary to take precautions and have protocols in place to minimize risk, especially if employees will be
Beware the Silence: ‘Quiet Cutting’ Is Not the Best HR Strategy
Quiet cutting is the latest HR buzzword--although it's not a new strategy. Some employers who need to reduce headcount are reassigning workers to roles other than what
Senators Propose Bipartisan Framework to Regulate AI
Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn
Group Activity to Aid Nonemployees Can Be Protected
A recent ruling from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) restored legal protections for employees who advocate for independent contractors, interns and others who
Why Fewer Employers Are Requiring College Degrees
In years past, having a college degree was required for almost every salaried job—and many hourly jobs, as well. Candidates who didn't have a degree often would lose
California Enacts Legislation to Support State’s Prohibitions on Restrictive Covenants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that buttresses state law that voids contracts that restrain an employee from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or