Some Twitter employees are bringing their own toilet paper to work after the company cut back on janitorial services, the New York Times reported.
Archives for December 2022
Know the Ins and Outs of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
Both medical and recreational use of marijuana have been and continue to be a controversial topic when it comes to the workplace. In the United States, medical and recreational marijuana is illegal on a federal level.
4 Rare Workplace Habits of Exceptionally Happy Employees
Happy workers are more productive workers.
Bosses and workers thought they were lying to each other all year. Here’s what really happened
This year felt a little bit like that classic Spider-Man meme with everyone in the workplace pointing their fingers at each other.
Large Pay Gains Outpace State Minimum-Wage Boosts for Many Workers
A lot of restaurant and retail workers earn more than rising state pay floors
How do you create the best job postings to attract the most diverse set of candidates to your applicant pool?
How do you create the best job postings to attract the most diverse set of candidates to your applicant pool?
Position descriptions and job postings are often untapped opportunities to inform and market your position, team, and the employer to potential candidates.
I will highlight three suggestions today.
High Deductible Health Plans: First-Dollar Coverage of Telehealth Is Back
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA 2023) holds some welcome news for employers that offer a high deductible health plan (HDHP) option paired with a health savings account (HSA).
Foreign Worker Visas Issues Could Complicate Employers’ Planned Reductions in Force
Businesses across industries are reducing their workforces and implementing hiring freezes amid increasing labor costs and fears of slower economic growth. In fact, reports suggest that tens of thousands of workers could be looking for new jobs in 2023 following announced layoffs and job cuts at several major companies across
A Reminder of Changes to California Workplace Law from 2022
As we wrap 2022, here a review of some of the changes to California employment law that will continue to affect employers in 2023.
Legislative Changes
New Year, New Minimum Wages for California
California Tightens Rules on Vehicle Tracking, Fleet Management
Puerto Rico Employers Offering Internship Programs Must Comply with New Law
On December 27, 2022, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi signed Act 114 of 2022, known as the “Puerto Rico Fair Internships Act” (Act. 114) into law. Act 114 seeks to offer compensatory protections to students who are part of internship programs where existing state and labor legislation do not.
State Department Extends Interview Waivers for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Through the End of 2023
On December 23, 2022, the U.S. Department of State announced that the secretary of state has extended consular officers’ authority to waive the in-person visa interview requirement through December 31, 2023.
Littler Lightbulb – December Employment Appellate Roundup
This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal in the last month.
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): Employer Obligations
Top 5 Changes in the SECURE 2.0 Act for Plan Sponsors and Participants
The Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 included in the omnibus spending bill includes five significant changes for employers and plan sponsors:
It’s the End of the Year. May an Employer Legally Deny a Bonus to an Employee After Taking FMLA Leave?
We’ve reached the end of yet another year. I hope it was wildly successful for your organization.
Are you ready to pay out year-end bonuses?
Or perhaps instead you want to offer a pay incentive to employees to improve attendance or production? Take, for instance, a point-based attendance bonus policy in