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Archives for July 14, 2024
Arizona’s Minimum Wage: Contrasting Ballot Measures Could Impact State Pay Rates
Two conflicting ballot measures have been proposed to change the minimum wage in Arizona. One applies only to tipped workers.
OSHA Issues Proposed Workplace Heat Exposure Standard
More than one million fit notes issued for mental ill-health last year – what can HR do to help?
Sophie Vanhegan says employers must continue to shift culture and workplace dynamics to encourage greater awareness of and support for mental health matters.
People Management
After Chevron: Various Paths For Labor And Employment Law
Alexander MacDonald talks about how the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron will likely impact rulemaking across the federal government.
Law360
Minnesota Law on Misclassifying Employees Singles Out Construction Industry
Thomas R. Revnew and Kurt Erickson say the construction industry should be vigilant about a new Minnesota law that significantly increases penalties for employers misclassifying employees as independent contractors.
Today’s General Counsel
SCOTUS decision may have ramifications for OSHA and MSHA
Alka Ramchandani-Raj says the Supreme Court’s Jarkesy decision could mean at least one type of OSHA case could see a change in venue in the future.
Safety+Health
Union membership is now political. So can the government still require people to associate with a union?
Alexander Thomas MacDonald says a change in the law may be necessary because unions have changed into political groups, and it’s no longer clear whether the government can still force people to accept union representation.
The Federalist Society
4 Benefits Policy Moves To Watch In 2024’s 2nd Half
Sarah Bryan Fask says a long-awaited final rule from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. describing interest rate assumption requirements for employers who pull out of multiemployer pension plans would be “very significant.”
Law360
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Women can’t fix the ‘broken rung’ unless they acknowledge the role they play in workplace bullying and discrimination
Companies spend billions annually on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Why Empowerment Is The Secret To A High-Performing Workforce
Business leaders have a lot on their minds – increasing revenue, keeping shareholders happy, and ensuring employees meet their organizational goals and objectives.
Why does it seem like Gen Z workers are always late?
In a new survey, almost half of Gen Z respondents said being 5 to 10 minutes late is the same as being on time.
SHRM, a leading HR organization, is no longer focusing on ‘equity’ in its DEI approach
The group’s switch to the acronym ‘I&D’—which stands for inclusion and diversity, but no longer equity—has sparked strong pushback from some HR and DEI experts.
How summer heats up office tensions
As we head into the thick of summertime in the workplace, all the simmering issues that make coordinating a remote workforce challenging are coming to a boil.
Philadelphia orders workers back to the office. But some say, what about the birds?
For office workers in 2024, the debate over in-person versus hybrid versus remote work is still going strong.