Getting Sentimental with Technology
HR needs a way to find out what their employees’ concerns are, spot danger signs, recognize signs of burnout, identify indicators of job dissatisfaction, and prevent
Refusal to Promote Correctional Officer with Back Injury Upheld
A sheriff’s department did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to consider a correctional officer for promotion to a lieutenant job when he could
NLRB Ruling Ensures Off-Duty Contractors Can Organize at Worksite
The National Labor Relations Board recently ruled that off-duty contractors can participate in union activities at the workplace
New Year, New Laws in Illinois
The Illinois legislature passed over 180 laws that took effect Jan. 1, including rest and meal break requirements, bereavement leave updates, and hair-based
NLRB: Starbucks Refused to Bargain in Pacific Northwest
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) Seattle regional director has maintained that Starbucks refused to bargain collectively in several Pacific Northwest
California Releases Guidance on Pay Transparency Law
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has updated its Frequently Asked Questions on a few key elements of the state's new pay transparency law
Looking Ahead to 2023: Speaking Out on Social Issues, Pulling Back Remote Work
What's ahead for organizations in 2023? SHRM Online heard from thought leaders, HR professionals and researchers on their insights for what's in store for the workplace
Pre-Deductible Telehealth Coverage Extension Included in 2023 Spending Bill
Employers will have the option to provide pre-deductible coverage of telehealth services for people with high-deductible health plans for another two years. The $1
IRS Boosts Standard Mileage Rate for 2023
The IRS has announced that the 2023 business standard mileage rate is increasing to cents, up 3 cents from the 2022 midyear adjustment of 62