At one time largely a U.S. concern, pay equity and transparency have rapidly become globally important to all multinational companies wherever headquartered. The EU Pay Transparency Directive is a milestone adopted with clear objectives: closing the gender pay gap and making it easier to bring equal pay claims. The 24
Archives for August 27, 2024
Reminder: Public Comment on Cal/OSHA’s Proposed Workplace Violence Prevention Regulations due September 3rd
As Golden State employers know, a new workplace violence prevention law for non-healthcare employers went into effect on July 1, 2024. Cal/OSHA, the agency charged with overseeing workplace safety and health, has been directed to develop regulations to implement this new law.
Many employers are hoping that the new regulations
The Spotlight Shines Even Brighter: New York Attorney General Publishes Guidance On Businesses’ Use Of Website Tracking Technologies
Organizations across the spectrum rely heavily on website tracking technologies to understand user behavior, enhance customer experience, and drive growth. The convenience and insights these technologies offer come with a caveat, however: They can land your organization in hot water if not managed in careful compliance with fast-evolving law.
Recent
Coffee Badging and Employee Monitoring Coincide in Modern Workplaces
As a result of recent return-to-office mandates, numerous workplaces are seeing a rise in “coffee badging”—when workers pop into the office for just a few hours to fulfill return-to-office mandates. To identify how often employees are “coffee badging,” some employers are using data from security badges.
Ding Dong, the Federal 80/20 and 30-Minute Tip Rule Is Dead
On August 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals released its long-awaited opinion in Restaurant Law Center v. United States Department of Labor and invalidated the 2021 final tip rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), which restricts when employers can use the tip credit for tipped
USERRA Short-term Paid Military Leave Class Action Revived by Federal Appeals Court
On August 22, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued its decision in Synoracki v. Alaska Airlines, Inc., reviving a class action under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).1 The case was brought by pilots who served in the Air Force Reserves who were
Overwork Culture Linked To Under-Use Of Paid Leave, New Study Finds
In the U.S., there’s a disconnect between employees’ desire for and actual use of work/life policies.
The New 2024 ‘Brat’ Trend In The Workplace And What It Means
Did you know that Gen Z is “brat” at learning and breaking workplace misconceptions?
Does legalized marijuana change the rules of the workplace?
The legalization of recreational marijuana is leading to more questions than answers for employees in Ohio.
Workplace fun: How hybrid work and burnout has changed the office get-together
If you’ve worked in an office, there’s a tried-and-true, semi-annual ritual you’ll know well: the office get-together.
What is a returnship and how can it help me reenter the workforce? Ask HR
Question: I’ve been on hiatus from my career as a marketing manager and am looking to return to work.
The Future Of Work Isn’t Either In Or Out Of The Office — It’s Both
While the narrative often frames return to office as a binary choice—either in or out—the reality is far more nuanced.
The 6 Things That Make Managers Hate Their Jobs Less
Here’s what business leaders and experts say can make a positive difference for overwhelmed and burned-out managers.
When is Labor Day 2024? What to know about history of holiday and why it’s celebrated
The calendar is getting ready to flip from August to September, which will soon mean the return of colorful leaves on trees, football season and bonfires. It also means Labor Day is approaching, meaning the unofficial end of summer.
Are culture fit interviews by HR helpful or harmful?
A major part of the hiring process is figuring out whether a candidate is a good culture fit. But assessing that is rarely easy.