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Archives for October 2021
Why Paid Family Leave’s Demise This Time Could Fuel It Later
In failing to secure a benefit with bipartisan appeal, President Biden joins a long line of frustrated politicians. But some Republicans say it could be resurrected on its own.
What if It Never Gets Easier to Be a Working Parent?
The shock of the pandemic threw care taking arrangements into disarray. Many families find themselves back in the same precarious arrangement they had before, with the burden still on mothers.
Forget Flexibility. Your Employees Want Autonomy.
People want to make their own decisions about when and where they work, according to survey data.
A Black chief diversity officer lost a job offer after flagging racial bias
The hospital system said its incoming diversity, equity and inclusion officer was “too sensitive about race issues,” as one reason it rescinded the offer.
How Bosses Can Lure Remote Workers Back to the Office
Sure, companies can insist. But there are also things they can do that will make employees want to return.
More Small Employers Are Replacing Workers With Robots…And Other Small Business Tech News This Week
Here are five things in technology that happened this past week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them?
Nine percent of New York City workers still unvaccinated after Friday deadline
Nine percent of New York City’s municipal workforce remains unvaccinated following a Friday deadline to demonstrate proof of receiving at least Covid shot, officials said.
Why Letting Your Employees Build Their Own Work Policies Will Inspire a Resilient Workforce
As employees experience high levels of burnout, consider putting the power back in their hands.
Handshake? Fist bump? The workplace now has a whole new etiquette
When her employer gave her the go-ahead to return to the workplace last summer, Denise Charles was ready to go.
How Men and Women Treat Deadlines in the Workplace Differently
Women are less likely to ask for extensions. That hurts women—and the companies they work for.
Why We Need To Talk About Age And Aging In The Workplace
No matter what dimension of diversity is discussed, there are layers of complexity.
Louisiana and Orleans Lift Their Mask Mandates, Except for Students Subject to Opt-Out Procedures
Mask mandates, with certain exceptions, are ending in Louisiana. This week, Louisiana’s governor lifted the statewide mandate, which allowed cities to impose their own mandates. New Orleans’ mandate, which has been in effect since July 2021, is also now ending.
Georgia Courts Cannot Toll Duration of Noncompete Agreement, Even Against Willful Violator
Since the passage of the Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act (O.C.G.A. § 13-8-50 et seq.) in May 2011, there has been some level of uncertainty regarding the extent to which a court may “blue pencil” or modify an otherwise unenforceable covenant, including whether a court may extend the restrictions period of
Louisiana Expands Liability for Perpetrators of Sexual Assault in the Workplace
On June 10, 2021, the Louisiana State Legislature passed House Bill (HB) No. 379, a measure that provides for civil liability for injuries caused to individuals who have experienced sexual assault in the workplace, as defined by criminal statutes.