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New York Lawmaker Wants to Require COVID-19 Vaccine
A Manhattan-based state lawmaker wants to require most New York residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s what employers in the state need to know about this development and broader…
Virginia Imposes New COVID-19-Related Restrictions
In the face of rising numbers of COVID-19 cases Virginia’s governor is imposing new restrictions on individuals and businesses, including a modified stay-at-home order and an enhanced face-covering requirement
HR Turned to Tech to Work Through Pandemic
Articles on technologies that support remote work and satisfy specific COVID-19 challenges were popular topics that resonated with readers. Here are the top eight HR technology articles from SHRM Online
HR, DE&I and the CEO: A Q&A with Kay Toran
Kay Toran, CEO of Volunteers of America--Oregon, has a lifelong passion for diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) work. It permeates much of her organization's mission, starting with years-long training for…
Supreme Court Ruling on Drug Pricing Complicates Multistate Employer Plans
A Supreme Court ruling that allows individual states to enact laws regulating pharmacy benefit managers' (PBMs') prices for prescription drugs will require health plans covering employers in multiple states to…
10 Pitfalls When Employing Staff in Germany
German employment law is complex and subject to various statutory regulations that often are widely unknown to foreign companies planning to hire staff in Germany
Saudi Arabia Introduces Significant Labor Reforms
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched a labor reform initiative to replace the existing sponsorship system, which governs foreign worker mobility in Saudi Arabia
Ask HR: Should I Request a Raise During the Pandemic?
Should you ask for a raise during the coronavirus pandemic? Can you leave your current employer for a new job without giving two weeks' notice? SHRM President and CEO Johnny…
Can Employers Expect a New Overtime Rule Under Biden?
A rule that was blocked in 2016 would have significantly increased the salary threshold for employees to be classified as exempt from overtime pay under federal law, and employers may…