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Mexico’s Overhaul of Federal Labor Laws: Updates, Timelines for Employers
In order to implement its labor law reform, Mexico must create new courts, a new federal agency and even more regulations in a short time
The Beginning of the End for 401(k) Class Actions?
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that a 401(k) plan participant was required to individually arbitrate his claims regarding the plan's fees and investment options, under the plan's arbitration…
How to Help Employees Overcome September Stress
September is one of the more anxiety-inducing months of the year for many employees and managers. They have enjoyed the spoils of summer for the past few months, and then…
Misclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors Doesn’t Violate NLRA
The National Labor Relations Board decided that an employer’s misclassification of its employees as independent contractors does not violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
McDonald's to Roll Out Training to Prevent Harassment, Bullying
Beginning in October, McDonald's will train its restaurant supervisors and crews to diffuse potential violence and guard against bullying and harassing behavior and unconscious bias, the company announced Aug. 28
Google Says Goodbye to Hire
Google announced that it will be discontinuing its Hire by Google applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruiting software on Sept. 1, 2020
Think Your Workweek Is Long? It's Shorter than Some
The workweek can vary greatly between nations and continents. The Netherlands, for example, has the shortest workweek—32 hours across five days
College Football Player Isn’t NCAA Employee
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Pac-12 Conference don't have to pay a college football player minimum wage and overtime premiums under federal or California wage laws. The…