It’s likely to apply its standard three-part playbook to transforming an industry.
Archives for August 4, 2022
Who Gets to Work in the Digital Economy?
The labor market for jobs you can do on a laptop is expanding beyond major cities.
Workplace’s new ‘quiet quitting’ trend — and the pitfalls for today’s employees
Some workers are embracing ‘quiet quitting’ for better balance — but there are risks
House Bill Would Gut Protections for Gig Economy Workers
Walmart Lays Off Hundreds of Corporate Workers
Retailer is restructuring headquarters operations after warning of profit troubles
How Many Of Your Co-Workers Are Showing Signs Of Ghost Quitting?
There is a work style that has been steadily and stealthily emerging.
Beware the Contract Clause Loading US Workers With Debt
Nurses, retail workers, and other employees can owe thousands of dollars just for quitting their job—or getting laid off.
New Mom Denied a Serviceable Lactation Room, Sues Walmart for Discrimination
On July 7th, Florida resident Kyla Alegata filed suit against Walmart in federal court. After giving birth in the middle of the pandemic, the 21-year old mother found her employer to be inconsiderate of her needs as a new working mother. Alegata alleges that Walmart failed to provide pregnancy-related
Tips for Employee Recruitment and Retention in an Impossible Market
In this episode, Jen discusses the “Great Resignation” and tips for recruiting and retaining talent in our challenging job market.
New Jersey High Court Says Separate Corporate Structure Not Enough to Establish Independent Contractor Status
On August 2, 2022, the Supreme Court of New Jersey handed down a key ruling that significantly impacts how companies across the state should classify workers as independent contractors. In East Bay Drywall, LLC. v.
Inflation Disrupts California’s Minimum Wage Rate Schedule, Prompts Pay Increases for Non-Exempt and Exempt Employees in 2023, and Impacts Other California Laws
On July 27, 2022, the Director of California’s Department of Finance sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and other state officials, noting that the Department had determined poor economic conditions necessitated expedited increases to the minimum wage.
White House Nominates Acting DOL Wage & Hour Administrator to Lead Division
Four months after its controversial nominee, David Weil, withdrew his name from contention as Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the Department of Labor (DOL), the White House has nominated Acting Administrator Jessica Looman to head the post. Prior to joining the DOL as Principal Deputy Administrator
Protected beliefs: what’s in and what’s out?
Josephine Rendall-Neal explains when a philosophical or religious belief is protected under the UK anti-discrimination law and offers concrete examples for employers.
HR Magazine
Florida’s ‘Guilt’ Ban May Squeeze Race Out of Diversity Training
Cindy-Ann Thomas explains why companies are finding themselves between a rock and a hard place in the wake of Florida’s Stop WOKE Act.
Bloomberg Law
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Monkeypox: What Does this Mean for Employers?
The latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has barely been contained, yet employers are now being hit with employee inquiries related to monkeypox. As this virus spreads, states and localities are declaring emergencies while employers are struggling to determine how to respond to this new challenge, including what steps