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Secretary of Labor Nominee Scalia Defends Record at Congressional Hearing
Eugene Scalia, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of the Department of Labor, answered tough questions from Senate Democrats about his qualifications for the position at a Sept. 19…
Sexual Harassment Is Defined Differently Across the Americas
The definition of “sexual harassment” varies across North and South America. Employers operating in different jurisdictions should note these differences to ensure cross-border compliance and create a workplace free from…
GM Strike Will Be Costly for Company and Workers
General Motors (GM) and labor unions have much at stake with approximately 46,000 workers on strike. Even a short strike is costly and the longer the strike runs, the greater…
When Displaying an American Flag at Work Offends Some Employees
To commemorate Sept. 11, an employer hung two American flags in the workplace
California Governor Approves Bill that Could Upend the Gig-Economy
Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed a controversial bill that will make it difficult for California businesses—particularly those in the gig economy—to classify workers as independent contractors
Looking for Female CEOs? Consider Board Service as a Qualifier
Board membership can be a pathway for women to attain CEO roles, according to new research from Georgetown University. That experience—coupled with serving as chief operating officer, president or executive…
SHRM CEO Proposes Revamping Labor Market Data
The American Workforce Policy Advisory Board heard and approved recommendations to change how national labor market data is collected and presented to improve employment opportunities in the areas with the…
Last-Minute Tips for Complying with EEO-1 Pay-Data Reporting
Employers have less than two weeks to file their EEO-1 Component 2 data—pay information broken down by job category, race, sex and ethnicity—to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. To avoid…
Federal Government’s Proposal Seeks to Streamline HR Practices
A proposed federal rule would make it easier for government agencies to demote or fire poor-performing employees. The Office of Personnel Management proposal also would revise regulations that govern new…
Traumatized Bus Driver Could Not Return to Work Until Cleared
A bus driver for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) did not have an age-discrimination claim when he was not allowed to return to a light-duty position like younger employees. The…