Assembly Member Liz Ortega (D–District 20), chair of the California State Assembly’s Committee on Labor and Employment, recently introduced Assembly Bill (AB) No. 2321, legislation that would amend the California Labor Code to require local district attorneys to take an earlier and more prominent role in investigating workplace fatalities and
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Employment Network Support Matters—Even After You Start Working
Through the TTW Program, participants are not limited to pre-employment services. They can also receive ongoing assistance to help navigate working while managing both their health and their SSDI benefits, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Gender-Neutral Job Evaluation in the EU: Assessment of the Utility of the New EU Toolkit
Gender-Neutral Job Evaluation in the EU: Assessment of the Utility of the New EU Toolkit
The issue of fair and gender-neutral pay is increasingly coming into focus for employers in the EU. Directive (EU) 2023/970—also known as the Pay Transparency Directive (PTD), requires employers to have and maintain pay structures
Ohio court tosses employer liability claim after workplace shooting hits seven workers
Ruling underscores how high the bar is for employer liability when workplace violence strikes
When You’re Worn Down—and Your Team Is Too
A conversation with workplace strategist Daisy Auger-Domínguez on how to reclaim optimism, even on your hardest days.
AI could erode human capital, thinking and expertise in the workplace, study warns
HR and people managers should proceed with caution if they want to use AI to improve efficiency and human capital in the workplace, and should take steps to ensure creativity and critical thinking are …
Jamie Dimon, office-work champion, vows his anti-remote culture ‘would crush you.’ The economy’s top talent in begs to differ
JPMorgan’s CEO thinks in-person work makes companies more competitive. Most of the research says another thing about “the entitled non-complier.”
The Limits of April Fools’ Pranks in the German Workplace
April Fools’ jokes are one of the annual joys of being an employer. But where does the fun end—and where does a breach of employment contract obligations, a violation of personal rights, and a breach of compliance rules begin? In this article, we examine the tradition of April Fools’ jokes
What If Everyone Is Wrong About AI Adoption In The Workplace?
What if AI adoption in the workplace isn’t inevitable? Rising skepticism among younger workers may reshape how businesses use artificial intelligence.
Timely Talk About Wage and Hour Law: New York’s Requirements and Recent Legal Developments
Timely Talk About Wage and Hour Law: New York’s Requirements and Recent Legal Developments
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PR Supreme Court: Written Consent Needed to Use Images of Employees, Contractors Commercially
TakeawaysThe Puerto Rico Supreme Court held in Friger Salgueiro v. Mech‑Tech College that commercial image rights can be transferred only through a written agreement, regardless of the nature of the relationship and whether the individual is an employee or contractor.Verbal consent or course of conduct is insufficient, and individuals may revoke consent at any time, including after the working relationship ends.Even one single unauthorized post‑termination use of an image after consent is withdrawn is sufficient to trigger liability, including statutory damages.Related links
No Papers so no Wages? No Way, Says the New Jersey Supreme Court
No Papers so no Wages? No Way, Says the New Jersey Supreme Court
New Jersey’s Wage and Hour Law (WHL) requires that employers pay the minimum wage established by law and an overtime premium for work in excess of 40 hours per week. New Jersey’s Wage Payment Law (WPL) requires
USCIS Completes Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Lottery
On March 31, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the completion of the selection process for the H-1B cap lottery for fiscal year (FY) 2027.
You’re Crushing Your Goals. So Why Did Someone Else Get Promoted?
Being excellent at your job isn’t enough. Promotions require executive presence, easing your boss’s workload, and strategic visibility.
What Happened to the Fun Parts of Work?
Plus, Elon Musk’s management techniques, record Wall Street bonuses and Hollywood’s shaky job market.