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Using Robots in the Coronavirus Era
More companies are using robots have increasingly to perform dangerous or repetitive work and to help employees become more efficient
California’s Critical Food-Service Workers Receive Extra Two Weeks of Paid Sick Leave
Praising his state’s food-sector workers’ hard work during the coronavirus pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has mandated emergency paid sick leave for “the unsung heroes” who risk their health to…
Coronavirus Fuels Debate over California’s Independent-Contractor Rule
Coronavirus concerns have raised questions about California’s strict independent-contractor test and whether it should be amended. Although gig workers and other independent contractors have access to some federal emergency relief,…
Tips for Employee Orientation During COVID-19
How do you onboard new employees when travel restrictions and stay-at-home orders are in place? This is the fourth in a series of compilations of answers to #NextChat questions of…
During the Pandemic, Telehealth Steps Up
The coronavirus pandemic has changed many things—among them people's willingness to try telehealth services. While encouraging employees to use virtual doctor visits, employers should do some digging to see how…
How HR Can Support Businesses Amid Coronavirus Uncertainty
In times of uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic, HR executives can step up to support their businesses in new ways
Viewpoint: What Will Work-Life Balance Look Like After the Pandemic?
Over two-thirds of American families are headed by single parents or two working parents. With schools and daycares closed, researchers and parents say, work cannot continue as normal simply because…
EEOC Slows Some Processes During Pandemic
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has temporarily suspended right-to-sue notices. This gives employees more time to file suits after EEOC investigations, but also lengthens the time employers must defend…
Guidelines to Set for Video Meetings
Many workers participated in virtual meetings before the coronavirus pandemic, but now online meetings are as routine as the daily commute once was. The sudden shift has left staff wondering…