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Archives for April 20, 2025
Trump Cancels Most Federal Collective Bargaining Agreements
Understand the president’s wide-ranging EO canceling collective bargaining agreements at 18 federal agencies, impacting two-thirds of federal workers.
Your Employees Need More Than Paychecks and Perks — Here’s What They Really Want
The bottom line is really simple: If you want to support your employees, address their long-term financial needs.
Your Boss Thrives on Chaos. Here’s How to Protect Your Energy.
Some leaders don’t just respond to crises—they thrive in chaos, rushing in to save the day, often from problems they unknowingly created. Meet the “firefighter”—the boss who runs on urgency, constantly pulling their teams into high-stakes battles, rewarding reaction over strategy, and exhausting heroics over efficiency. A firefighter boss’s leadership style has the power to reshape workplace culture in ways that go beyond mere frustration. It has a measurable psychological cost on employees. While their quick-thinking and ability to mobilize teams can be invaluable in emergencies, their leadership style often comes at a steep cost—one that exhausts teams, stifles strategic growth, and fosters a culture of burnout. But there are measures you can take to protect yourself. By shifting what they value, resisting their chaos, and redirecting their energy, you can thrive under their leadership.
‘Stop Vilifying Gen Z,’ Leaders Say And Focus On Their Value
“Stop vilifying Gen Z,” leaders say, encouraging managers to listen to Gen Z and adopt healthier practices because they will dominate the workplace by 2030.
Why Gen Z Craves The Freedom To Make Mistakes At Work
If you run a business then you should allow young workers the freedom to fail because that allows them to be more innovative and successful.
Return-To-Office: It’s Not About Productivity, It’s About Power
The uncomfortable truth is that the return-to-office debate isn’t about work. It’s about trust. Return-to-office mandates aren’t about productivity, but control.
5 Ways To Leverage AI And Crush Your Next Job Interview
Ready to nail the job interview? Discover how AI can help you research, prepare, and get the ideal role.
Supreme Court Makes It Easier to Bring ERISA Claims Against Plans
A Supreme Court ruling may lead to more frivolous ERISA lawsuits, burdening plan administrators with costs that could ultimately affect plan participants.
I Am Not a U.S. Citizen But Live and Work in the United States | What Documents Should I Carry?
The Immigration and Nationality Act requires every foreign national in the United States over the age of 18 to carry at all times “any certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card issued”. Failure to do so is a criminal offense. Under the Interim Final Rule published March 12, 2025, failure to register (if needed) and failure to carry evidence of registration is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both.
Think ADA Recovery Is Limited to Employees With Disabilities? The Seventh Circuit Says Think Again
On April 1, 2025, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals clarified the remedies available to nondisabled employees subjected to improper medical examinations or inquiries under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The court’s decision in Nawara v. Cook County establishes that nondisabled employees may recover back pay if subjected to
California Pay Reports Are Due on May 14—Are You Ready?
All 2024 California pay data reporting filings are due to be filed no later than May 14, 2025. Failing to meet this deadline could subject employers to fines or penalties of up to $100 per employee for a first violation and up to $200 per employee for a second violation.
Burden at the Crossroads: Pizarro Paves the Way for Potential Supreme Court Review
Policy Week in Review – April 18, 2025
Policy Week in Review – April 18, 2025
Chair Walberg Calls on DOL to Investigate Union Self-Dealing
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