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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Curb Noncompete Agreements
Employers would be banned from requiring most workers to sign noncompete agreements as a condition of employment under a Senate bill with bipartisan support
Courts Halt President Trump’s Public-Charge Rule
Three federal courts recently prevented President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing a regulation applying new standards for determining whether a foreign national is a public charge, meaning he or she…
Some California HR Administrators Exempt from ‘ABC Test’ for Independent Contractors
A California law that takes effect in the new year has thrown businesses and gig-economy workers into turmoil as they scramble to determine whether independent contractors must be reclassified as…
SEC May Soon Require Human Capital Reporting
Public companies will have to submit reports on their human capital if the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalizes a rule it proposed Aug. 8
California Adopts Confusing FSA Notification Requirement
California recently enacted AB 1554, which requires employers to notify employees of any "use it or lose it" deadline to withdraw funds from a flexible spending account (FSA) before the…
Make Work Better for Recruiters by Helping Them Work Better
SHRM Online recently spoke with Daniel Chait, the CEO and co-founder of Greenhouse, one of the fastest-growing recruiting software providers. Chait discussed the importance of streamlining the recruiter experience, how…
Best Practices for Building Relationships with the People You Don’t Hire
A job candidate you don’t hire today may still be a viable—or even a top—candidate tomorrow. Savvy HR pros know this, but they still may not stay in touch with…
Don’t Rely on Employees’ Consent to Use Their Data in the EU
Employers with operations in Europe should note a recent decision from Greece fining PwC 150,000 euros for improperly citing employee consent as the legal basis for collecting, storing or transmitting…
Saudi Arabia’s Legal Reforms Help Women in the Workforce
Cultural and political trends in Saudi Arabia are changing the reality for working women
The Wage Gap Is Wider for Working Mothers
Mothers in the