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President Calls for Paid Family, Medical Leave
President Joe Biden touted success against the coronavirus pandemic, encouraged vaccination, and called for paid family and medical leave, as well as free community
NLRB Declines to Make It Easier to Withdraw Union Recognition
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decided it would retain a long-standing policy that makes voting out unions difficult for employees: the contract-bar doctrine
Pre-employment Marijuana Screens Will Be Outlawed for Many in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia City Council approved a measure April 22 prohibiting most employers in the city from testing new hires for marijuana use
Embracing DE&I: Going Beyond Supportive Statements
Corporate America made strong public statements to support diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) during last year’s social justice protests and movements. Advocates are
Employers That Mandate Vaccines Defend Their Policies
While most employers are encouraging rather than requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations, some organizations require employees to get the shot. The legal risks
DOL Delays Portions of Tip-Sharing Rule
The Department of Labor (DOL) delayed portions of a final rule on tip sharing, including provisions on employer penalties. The remainder of the rule is effective April
SHRM Emerging Professional Champions: Mary M. Rydesky
SHRM is naming students, alumni and others who work on behalf of emerging professionals as SHRM Emerging Professional Champions. This week, we're looking at Mary M
Remote Work Provides More Opportunities for Job Seekers Who Are Blind
With growing acceptance of remote work and as employers struggle to fill positions and try to boost diversity, equity and inclusion, people who are blind or visually
What's Happened to Retirement Expectations During the Pandemic?
Workers are sizing up how the COVID-19 pandemic affected their retirement prospects. For many fully remote workers, steady income and less spending meant increased
Restructuring Your Organization Post-Pandemic? Maintain DE&I Commitments
As organizations prepare for a post-pandemic world, restructuring and reorganization to account for lost revenue in 2020 likely will be on the radar. Employers should