There’s a very real risk of a recession in the next year, which means it would seem like a bad time to send a letter to your boss, saying you think you deserve more respect.
Archives for December 14, 2022
From workers’ compensation to voter registration, many new Oregon laws go into effect Jan. 1
Oregon lawmakers passed nearly 120 bills during the short legislative session this year.
Paid sick leave is good for workers — and U.S. public health
The fight to expand access to paid sick leave continues even after President Biden decided not to include more than one day of paid sick leave in the recently “settled” contract for rail workers.
Nearly half of American workers are hoping for a promotion or raise in 2023
As the end of the year fast approaches, workers are looking ahead to 2023 with a sense of cautious optimism and hope.
Division I Universities Must Be Ready for Changes to the NCAA Infractions Process
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors has adopted key changes to the way in which NCAA infractions matters will investigated and processed in the future. The changes, which take effect on January 1, 2023, are intended to modernize and enhance the process, while focusing resources on the most serious
New Jersey DOL Launches Strategic Enforcement Initiative Targeting Residential Construction & Commercial Laundromats
On November 29, 2022, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (the “NJDOLWD” or the “Department”) announced what it calls a “comprehensive enforcement strategy” to target employers in specific industries—namely, commercial laundromats and multi-unit residential construction.
DEI (and B!): Practical Considerations
In this episode, Jen reminds us how to be inclusive without offending others, and the meaning of “Belonging.”
Ogletree Deakins Launches Interactive OSHA Tracker Tool
Analysis of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) publicly available inspection and citation data, which dates back to the 1970s, can help employers forecast and spot enforcement trends and changes, identify new and emerging issues, and correlate information to make unique connections that may not be readily apparent. To
U.S. Department of State to Update Design on Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed that a new visa foil design is being released for all nonimmigrant and immigrant visas. The current Lincoln visa foil will soon be replaced with a Bridge visa foil.
To Hire, Stop Thinking Like a Recruiter. Think Like a Candidate
Recruiting is far more complicated than filtering through eager candidates’ resumes and submitting the top five to the hiring manager. It’s all about building relationships, figuring out transferrable skills, and acting as a bridge between the hiring manager and the candidate.
The problem is the mindset between candidates and recruiters
Why Is Amazon Encouraging Recruiters to Resign?
Amazon is getting rid of recruiters because the company has advanced AI technology that will automate the hiring process.
OK, that technically may not be exactly what is happening, but that’s how such developments typically get spun. So, what is really happening?
Our office holiday gathering is coming soon and we need some pointers for heading off potentially icy conversations. Do you have any?
As the FMLA Turns 30, Join Me for a Three-Day Party to Celebrate: An FMLA Master Class (2023 edition)
This February, the Family and Medical Leave Act turns 30, and I am throwing a THREE-day party to celebrate!
A party where you and I spend NINE hours together over THREE straight days discussing nothing but the F-M-L-A.
In this interactive online training course, I will help you master the critical components