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English Employers That Don’t Support Workers’ Self-Isolation Face Fines
A law applicable in England has been passed to criminalize the failure to comply with mandatory self-isolation upon receiving a positive COVID-19 test or being in close contact with someone…
Colorado Passes Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
Colorado voters passed Proposition 118, creating paid family and medical leave obligations for all employers in the state. Here’s what employers need to know about the new law
Businesses Nationwide Face New Privacy Rules After California Vote
Californians just passed a ballot measure that will soon expand the nation’s most stringent data privacy law—and it will have an impact on employers across the country
When Should Employers Reimburse Expenses for Remote Workers?
While employers typically provide a range of office supplies to remote workers, including laptops, keyboards and printers, employees often pay for additional expenses. Now that more people are working remotely,…
6 Contact-Tracing Steps Employers Should Consider
Here are the key contact-tracing steps attorneys say employers should take when following guidelines from the
New Jobless Claims Trending Down
States reported that 751,000
4 Essential Soft Skills for Successful Remote Work
The shift to remote work has been one of the most conspicuous HR trends of 2020. Many industry forecasters believe a significant percentage of work will continue to be performed…
More States Legalize Marijuana Use
The trend to legalize cannabis consumption continued on Election Day as voters in five states approved new laws allowing medical and recreational marijuana use
Voters Weigh In on Workplace Issues
Voters in some states approved ballot measures that will impact the workplace by raising the minimum wage, establishing a statewide program for paid family and medical leave, and legalizing marijuana.…