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.
Archives for July 2024
Supreme Court of California Upholds Law Classifying App-Based Drivers as Independent Contractors
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
California Appellate Decision Raises New Considerations for Arbitration Agreements
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
Autoworkers Union Endorses Kamala Harris for President
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.
Michigan Court Clears Way for Higher Wages, Overruling Legislature
The ruling, raising the minimum wage and phasing out a lower wage for tipped workers, said legislators had acted improperly in dodging a referendum.
Prioritizing Sexual And Reproductive Health In The Workplace
Women represent nearly 40% of the global workforce.
GAO report says U.S. courts must do more to stop workplace misconduct
The watchdog agency said the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts needs to gather more data on alleged wrongdoing and boost its responses.
Here are the 3 ways workers learn their most valuable skills
In his new book, AI expert Matt Beane explores how employees can protect and sharpen their skills for the future of work.
‘A cesspool’: Laid-off California tech workers are sick to death of LinkedIn
Tech workers hate the Bay Area company’s site. But more than ever, they need it.
80% of managers say they use layoffs as a soft firing, and not for cost-cutting
According to a new survey, business leaders have used layoffs to head off lawsuits and avoid hurting employees’ feelings, among other reasons.
The CHRO of Accenture is leaving after 36 years. These are the 3 ‘massive shifts’ she’s seen in her time in HR
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.
Why HR leaders are struggling to retain their own team members
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.
Cash-strapped EEOC plans 1-day furlough across agency
Commission Chair Charlotte Burrows pointed to increased costs, including employee pay raises that went unfunded by Congress.
US law firm Lewis Brisbois settles ex-partner’s bias lawsuit
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.
The Framing Effect: What It Is And How To Overcome It
The way information is presented often determines how we perceive that data and the conclusions we draw from it.