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Final Rule Makes It Easier for Federal Workers to Stop Paying Union Dues
Federal workers can revoke their union membership and stop paying dues any time after the first year under a Federal Labor Relations Authority final rule
Ask HR: Can Companies Require Masks?
Employers may absolutely require workers to wear masks. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission states employers can require employees to wear masks or other protective clothing, such as gloves and gowns,…
Empowering Employees Before, During and After the Pandemic
​Employee empowerment is a management philosophy that emphasizes the importance of giving employees the autonomy, resources and support they need to act independently and be held accountable for the decisions…
Hospital Nurse Cannot Go Forward with Meal and Rest Period Claims
A registered nurse who sued the hospital where she had worked for failure to provide meal and rest periods, among other claims, could not go forward with her lawsuit, a…
City Failed to Reasonably Accommodate Police Officer with Dyslexia and ADHD
A California appeals court upheld a lower court's award of almost $3 million to a city police officer who had dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
IRS Issues Further Guidance on 401(k) Withdrawals, While Participants Hold Steady
The IRS recently issued additional guidance on the eased rules for hardship withdrawals that 401(k) and similar defined contribution retirement plans can put in place under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
Ontario Government Issues COVID-19-Related Job-Protected Leave
The Ontario government has temporarily changed its employment standards legislation to help employers avoid laying off employees during the COVID-19 pandemic
1.3 Million Workers File for New Unemployment Benefits
States reported that million U
Taking Care of Your Employees and Yourself During the Pandemic
Across the world, managers and HR professionals are trying to figure out how to balance the needs of the organization with the needs of the staff against the backdrop of…
How to Prosper When HR Is Understaffed
Don't panic when the HR department is understaffed, whether due to summer vacations, unfilled positions or team members working fewer hours as they wrestle with child care or illness during…