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An Employer’s Guide to Demonstrating Equity and Inclusion: Six Ways to Put Words into Action
To understand whether organizations and brands are truly changing, we must examine their internal efforts. Here are six suggested actions any organization can take to combat racism with purpose and…
Out-of-State Remote Work Creates Tax Headaches for Employers
If a business has employees working in a state different from where the business is located or operates, it could face unexpected state and local taxes next year. Remote workers…
Masks On? What Employers Need to Know About Face Coverings at Work
The future of work will involve a lot of face masks, at least in the short run, as companies do all they can to curtail the spread of COVID-19. But…
California Freelancers Closer to Getting a Break from Strict Contractor Rules
Certain freelance journalists and musicians would be exempt from California's AB 5—the controversial new independent-contractor test that took effect Jan. 1—under two bills approved by the state Assembly on June…
Rise to the Challenge of Remote Investigations
Many now rely on remote investigations, which bring unique challenges: stilted conversations, difficulty making credibility assessments from afar and at-home distractions
Video, E-Mail or In Person: Match Communication Method to Your Message
Virtual and in-person communication need not be an either-or proposition in pandemic-era workplaces. Rather, workplaces can strike a balance between these two types of communication as they strike a balance…
Preventing Workplace Violence Inspired by COVID-19
As businesses reopen and HR managers focus on helping their workforces adjust, they must also keep a close eye on the safety of those employees—and not just from the virus.…
Employees Look to HR to Evaluate COVID-19 Data Before Reopening
As more businesses open, employers will have to decide if going to the office is safe based on the data it receives from local health authorities. Insight from that data…
