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Posted: | Jackson Lewis Category: Affirmative Action - General
Orlando, FL – This year’s National ILG Conference started off in traditional fashion with the presentation of the flag and the National Anthem followed by a touching performance from the Childrens Choir of Orlando.
Attending the conference for a second time in her current capacity, Acting OFCCP Director Michelle Hodge
Posted: | Ogletree Deakins Category: Minnesota - Wage & Hour
New laws in Minnesota will change how employers need to handle parental leave, tips, and recordkeeping. Most of the changes were part of the state’s omnibus bill for 2024 and are set to take effect on August 1, 2024.
Posted: | Ogletree Deakins Category: California - General
On July 25, 2024, the Supreme Court of California upheld a state law permitting ride-sharing apps to continue classifying their drivers as independent contractors, rather than employees. The ruling is likely to have a significant impact on the gig economy in the state, preserving the ability of applicable rideshare and
Posted: | Ogletree Deakins Category: California - General
A California appellate court recently denied a motion to compel arbitration, finding the agreement unconscionable in part because it (1) applied to all claims rather than just those arising from employment, (2) was unlimited in duration, and (3) lacked mutuality by requiring the employee to arbitrate claims against the employer’s
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: New York Times
The United Automobile Workers had backed President Biden but did not immediately endorse the vice president. Ms. Harris will rally with U.A.W. members in Detroit next week.
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: New York Times
The ruling, raising the minimum wage and phasing out a lower wage for tipped workers, said legislators had acted improperly in dodging a referendum.
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: Forbes
Women represent nearly 40% of the global workforce.
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: Washington Post
The watchdog agency said the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts needs to gather more data on alleged wrongdoing and boost its responses.
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: Fast Company
In his new book, AI expert Matt Beane explores how employees can protect and sharpen their skills for the future of work.
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: SF Gate
Tech workers hate the Bay Area company’s site. But more than ever, they need it.
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: Fast Company
According to a new survey, business leaders have used layoffs to head off lawsuits and avoid hurting employees’ feelings, among other reasons.
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: Fortune
Ellyn Shook, who was the CHRO of Accenture and served as an HR leader for more than 36 years, is retiring. When she leveled up to CHRO in 2014, the business had 300,000 global employees, and she played a prominent role in scaling and training the workforce ever since. During her executive tenure Accenture has grown to nearly 750,000 staffers across 120 countries.
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: HR Executive
AnoHR professionals suffer from higher burnout and turnover rates than professionals in other fields—an ironic predicament, given HR is tasked with managing employee retention and navigating the workforce away from burnout.nymous sources say the announcement could be just days away.
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: HR Dive
Commission Chair Charlotte Burrows pointed to increased costs, including employee pay raises that went unfunded by Congress.
Posted: | elinfonet Category: HR Headlines Tags: Reuters
Law firm Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith has settled a racial discrimination lawsuit brought by a Black ex-partner who cited offensive emails sent by the firm’s former practice leaders, court records show.