The corks have been popped, the calendar pages turned and a day that promised fresh starts also brought with it some pay bumps for millions of Americans.
Archives for January 2, 2025
EEOC Research Finds Gender Pay Gap was Larger Among Federal Employees Age 40 and Over
WASHINGTON β The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released a report titled, βThe Impact of Age on the Gender Pay Gap in the Federal Sector.β The EEOC examined data on over two million federal employees to assess whether the gender pay gap differs for people under age 40
FordHarrison Welcomes Seven Associates to the Firm in the Fourth Quarter of 2024
Parents Are Minimizing Work Relationships to Make Time for Childcare
Employees with children have to make calculated decisions about who they interact with, and when, in order to both produce high-quality work and make time for caregiving. Research shows they tend to do this by avoiding interactions, like turning down invites to lunch; hiding from coworkers by working at home or even sneaking off to the bathroom at a time when everyone else is in a work meeting; organizing interactions strategically by booking meetings back-to-back so that they can promptly end an earlier meeting; and focusing interactions by coming to meetings with set agendas and redirecting conversation from talk of non-work activities. These strategies work, but they can come at a cost: some parents do not feel they have many close friends at work, do not feel a sense of belonging, and are out of the loop on workplace gossip. This can have professional and team ramifications, which both managers and parents can remedy in different ways.
New York Employers Must Now Offer Paid Medical Leave During Pregnancy
All private companies in the state must now grant at least 20 hours of paid leave to employees to attend prenatal medical appointments under a law that went into effect Jan. 1.
A Culture Of Connection: Survey Shows Top HR Priorities For 2025
For leaders in human resources (HR), creating a culture of connection is a top priority according to a recent survey.
Washington Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Premium Rates for 2025
The Washington Employment Security Department has announced the Paid Family and Medical Leave premium rates and weekly benefit maximums for 2025.
New California Whistleblower Rights Notice Posting Has Taken Effect
The California labor commissioner has published the model notice of employeesβ rights and responsibilities under the stateβs whistleblower law, a notice that employers must now post.
5 steps to take to get a promotion in 2025
If getting a title change and a raise is one of your resolutions this year, hereβs what youβll need to do.
Goldberg Segalla Announces 25 Partner and Special Counsel Elevations
Goldberg Segalla is pleased to announce the elevation of 17 attorneys to partner and 8 attorneys to special counsel, effective January 1, 2025.
[New York] New laws in the workplace in 2025
From an increase in benefits to more protections against discriminations in the workplace, the year 2025 will bring some changes for employees in New York state.
Coffee Badging Is The New Workplace Trend Where Employees Go In To Grab A Coffee, Say Hi and Avoid A Full Day At The Office
A relatively new buzzword is making the rounds in workplaces: coffee badging. This trend is reshaping how people engage with office culture and if you’re a hybrid worker, you might be part of this movement without even realizing it. So, what exactly is coffee badging? It occurs when employees visit the office just long enough to prove their presence. After saying hello to some coworkers, getting a coffee and swiping their badge, they return home to finish work. Coffee badging gives workers the f
Maine workers face paycheck changes as paid leave contributions begin
AUGUSTA (WGME β Starting today, workers in Maine will see a slight decrease in their paychecks as contributions begin for the state’s new Paid Family and Medica
Virginia’s minimum wage rises to $12.40, aiming to enhance workers’ purchasing power
A new minimum wage law is in effect in Virginia.
New York becomes first state to mandate paid perental leave for employees
Pregnant New Yorkers will be entitled to at least 20 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments under a law that took effect Wednesday.