Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter died on October 12, leaving behind a legacy of activism and an eponymous act that has strengthened equal pay law.
Archives for October 15, 2024
How to build a substance abuse recovery-friendly workplace
How helping employees in recovery thrive boosts the prosperity of Orlando’s business community.
Lago Mar Resort & Beach Club to Pay $100,000 in EEOC Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Suit
MIAMI – Lago Mar Properties, Inc., doing business as Lago Mar Resort & Beach Club (Lago Mar), a beachfront hotel and resort, agreed to settle a lawsuit under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today.
Sailormen, Inc. / Popeye’s Conciliates EEOC Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Charge
MIAMI – Sailormen, Inc., doing business as a Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits in Orange City, Florida, has agreed to conciliate a federal charge alleging violations of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),
UK: The Employment Rights Bill – Phase One of Employment Law Reform
UK Employment Rights Bill includes 28 individual employment law reforms. The Bill will now make its way through Parliament and may be amended along the way. This Insight summarizes key provisions of the Bill, when they would take effect, and what proposals did not make it into the 158-page document.
Remote Workers Aren’t Lazy — They Need Empathy. Here’s How to Build Emotional Resilience in a Remote Environment
Given the increasing prevalence of remote work, especially in light of the pandemic, this article delves into the various aspects of working from home, with a particular focus on emotional resilience.
Out-of-State Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in California?
California generally bans non-compete agreements “regardless of where and when the contract was signed,” and “whether … the employment was maintained outside of California.” Practically speaking, California prohibits all employers from enforcing these agreements. A new
Employees are staying silent on workplace conflict, here’s how HR can help
Poor reporting channels and a lack of senior role models are causing victims of workplace conflict to suffer in silence
California Law Directs Cal/OSHA to Draft Standards for Opioid Overdose Reversal Drugs in First Aid Kits
On September 27, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation that requires the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) to submit a draft rulemaking proposal to revise the California Code of Regulations to require that workplace first aid materials include naloxone hydrochloride or another opioid antagonist to
45% of workers say they don’t want to go into the office because of political tensions
A recent survey by Owl Labs found that political conflict is making nearly half of U.S. workers want to work from home.
How to deal with a boss who only plays it safe
A leadership expert explains how you can convince your boss to innovate and take a risk—even if they’re hesitant.
Here’s how AI can, and can’t, disrupt the hiring process
While AI may streamline parts of the hiring process, human expertise and deep relationships are still essential.
USCIS Updates Policy Manual to Clarify Types of Evidence That May Be Considered for EB-1A Eligibility
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual, Volume 6, Part F, Chapter 2, to further clarify the types of evidence that may be used when USCIS determines eligibility for the EB-1A extraordinary ability immigrant visa category.
Politics in the workplace: Is it ever OK?
As Election Day draws near, politics are at the forefront of many minds and the topic can easily come up in your personal life, as well as when you’re at work. FOX 10’s Ellen McNamara talks with Jim Link, the Chief Human Resources Officer for at the Society for Human Resources Management. He gives his take on if you should supress your political ideas at work, or if there’s a healthy way to express them.
Gen Z is most worried about losing their jobs
Among roughly 2,000 surveyed U.S. workers, 28 percent admitted to being worried about being laid off by the end of the year.