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Glassdoor Introduces Diversity and Inclusion Ratings
Workers’ satisfaction with diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at current or former companies is the newest workplace rating on employer review site Glassdoor
Technology Helps Remote Workers Get the Feedback They Need
The “out of sight, out of mind” phenomenon can be a major detriment to remote workers’ well-being during the pandemic. Research shows that employees working from home often receive less…
Qatar Employment and Immigration Laws Change
Over the last few weeks, there has been a flurry of legislative activity to amend Qatar’s employment and immigration regulatory framework in line with market changes and employment needs
California Enacts Pay Data Reporting Law
In a continued effort to reduce gender and racial pay gaps, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 973, which creates new pay reporting requirements for employers
Pennsylvania Raises Exempt Salary Threshold
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry published its final rule to substantially increase the salary cutoff for exempt executive, administrative and professional employees under state law
Freight Company Supervisor Was Not Entitled to Overtime Pay
The transportation supervisor at a freight company was not entitled to overtime pay because his duties were directly related to the general business operations of the employer and he regularly…
Ask HR: Can I Forbid Employees from Traveling During the Pandemic?
Can employers prevent employees from traveling to coronavirus hot spots? Can employees refuse to participate in team-building activities? SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr
5 Ways to Stop a Valued Employee from Quitting
When a valued employee quits, the loss can effect the entire company. Help prevent a dissatisfied employee from leaving by watching for signs of discontent, working with the employee's people…
Viewpoint: After FMLA Leave, When Can an Employer Safely Terminate an Employee?
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a bus operator could be fired when, after having exhausted 12 weeks leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for…