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Labor Secretary Alex Acosta Resigns; Acting Secretary Said to Be More ‘Pro-Business’
Secretary Alexander Acosta, under fire for securing a plea deal for convicted pedophile and newly indicted Jeffrey Epstein, resigned his post under pressure today, leaving as acting secretary a man…
Overtime Rule May Be Issued Faster Under New DOL Leadership
Employers can expect to see change more quickly at the Department of Labor (DOL), including issuance of a final overtime rule perhaps as soon as by the end of the…
Ireland: Parental Leave Entitlements Increased
The Irish Parental Leave (Amendment) Act 2019 has now been signed into law and introduces important changes to parental leave
UK: Avoid Discrimination Based on Language Proficiency
Employers in the United Kingdom must be careful not to discriminate against employees based on their actual, or perceived, language proficiency
Australia: A New Age of Leave Entitlements
The Australian workforce is witnessing a new trend: more leave entitlements
Workplace Burnout Is Now an ‘Occupational Phenomenon’
The World Health Organization has identified workplace burnout as an “occupational phenomenon” that may deserve medical attention
Employers Should Review EEO-1 Guidance Before Pay-Data Reporting Deadline
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a sample form, instructions and FAQs to help employers submit employee pay data—due to the agency by Sept. 30—sorted by job category, race,…
Viewpoint: Court Puts Kibosh on Policy Requiring Two Calls to Request FMLA Leave
In June 2019, the federal court for the southern district of Alabama ruled against a Burger King franchise that required a two-call policy for requesting leave under the Family and…
House Committee Passes Bill to Ban Employment Credit Checks
The House Committee on Financial Services on July 11 passed legislation that would prohibit employers from using credit reports for employment decisions, except when required by law or for a…
Lunch with Leadership: Small Gestures, Big Impact
Lunches and conversations with leadership on career advancement, organizational direction, the needs of the workforce and the like are ways to start culture change. Shifts in culture can have more…