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Bringing Artificial Intelligence into Pay Decisions
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help employers to rethink the value that compensation programs deliver to the business and employees. But if not managed and monitored appropriately, AI-based compensation tools could…
Australian Rulings Stress the Need to Avoid Firing by Text
Businesses that fire workers via text message or e-mail could find themselves running afoul of Australian labor authorities, who recently cautioned employers through two legal decisions that job termination notices…
California Extends Organ Donor Leave
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1223, which extends the amount of leave an organ donor may take, effective Jan
Unpaid Meal Period Premiums in California Don’t Trigger Waiting-Time Penalties
An employer’s failure to pay workers meal period premiums doesn’t trigger additional liability for waiting-time penalties and inaccurate wage statements, according to the California Court of Appeal
France: Harassment and Suicide Attempt Were Compensable
Workplace harassment that precedes a suicide attempt, even if the attempt is judged a compensable work accident, may also be subject to an award of damages by a French labor…
Illinois Legislature Amends Marijuana Law
Illinois lawmakers passed amendments to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act that make it clear that employers may continue to implement policies prohibiting workers from using marijuana
Paid Parental Leave Possible for 2.1M Federal Workers
The White House and Congress reportedly have reached a tentative agreement on granting 12 weeks of paid parental leave to million civilian federal workers
Labor Department’s Update to 'Regular Rate' Calculation Expected Soon
The White House Office of Management and Budget cleared a Labor Department rule that may provide some clarity to employers about which perks must be included in workers' "regular rate"…
California Employers Should Start Working on Violence-Prevention Plans
Under a draft regulation, California employers would need to develop comprehensive workplace-violence prevention programs. Here’s what employers need to know about the proposal
Florida Governor Argues for Mandatory E-Verify
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging state lawmakers to approve legislation requiring all employers in the state to use E-Verify, the federal web-based system that confirms individuals’ eligibility to work…