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Killer phrases in HR: don’t use them, or you’ll erode trust

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Everyone hates HR.

Okay, not everyone. We love ourselves – most of the time. But sometimes, we say things that make people hate us, and it’s our own darn fault.

Alan Collins, the author of The New HR Leader’s First 100 Days, wrote a post on LinkedIn where he identified three

DHS to Propose Amending H-1B, F-1 Regulations

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will soon be issuing a new proposed rule: Modernizing H-1B Requirements and Oversight and Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program.

The abstract of the proposed rule indicates:

DHS will be revising the regulations regarding the “employer-employee” relationship; Provide flexibility for start-up entrepreneurs who

California Governor Vetoes Bill Aimed at Expanding Employment Protections for Employees Working From Home

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On October 8, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill (SB) No. 731.

Dollar General to Pay $1 Million to Settle EEOC Disability and GINA Lawsuit

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Variety store retailer Dolgencorp, LLC, doing business as Dollar General, has agreed to pay $1 million and provide other relief to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging that its hiring process violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic

What Should I Do About My Boss’s Memory Loss?

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Our new CEO has been at our nonprofit for approximately six months. As the director of HR, the vice presidents and I went to our board with concerns regarding our new leader and his memory issues. He can’t remember the decisions he makes. For instance, he will instruct us to

Supreme Court Will Hear Two Cases on Federal Agency Authority

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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases that will impact the power of federal agencies to implement regulations on employers. The justices will decide…

Jewish and Palestinian Employers Step Up to Help Workers

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Religious nonprofits and U.S. employers with ties to Israel and Gaza are extending resources and benefits to employees who are impacted by the Israel-Hamas war that began on Oct. 7.

New York’s Pay Protections for Delivery Drivers Temporarily Blocked

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New York City is still undertaking efforts to become the first major U.S. city to implement a minimum pay-rate for app-based restaurant delivery workers. A state court has put the rule on hold pending litigation.

Law Firms Sued Over Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Programs

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At least two large law firms have changed their inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) programs recently, after being sued by an anti-affirmative action group, the American Alliance for Equal Rights, founded by conservative activist Edward Blum.