The Department of Labor (DOL) explained how federal labor laws apply to different workplace situations in a series of six opinion letters released on Jan. 5.This recent announcement is part of a broader push by the DOL to guide employers on compliance matters through opinion letters. Such letters lay out
Author: Courtney Vinopal
1 Minute Late, 2 Hours Punished: This Attendance Policy Is a Legal and Cultural Disaster
One of my favorite LinkedIn games is bright-eyed people declaring their brilliant ideas that they’ve never once run by...
The ongoing AI transformation is, actually, a people transformation, says these HR pros
During a panel discussion at the CES tech conference earlier this month, three HR pros were asked by moderator Tiffany Moore, the Consumer Technology Association’s VP of political and industry affairs, to discuss where people strategy and human capital fits into the ongoing AI transformation.Agreed early in the session was
What Trump’s first year means for HR compliance
President Donald Trump’s second term in office has been marked by rapid changes in the political winds and dramatic U-turns as he looks to align federal policy with his political agenda.During Trump’s first year in office, the new administration has moved swiftly to introduce a wave of new actions and
HSAs Have a Messaging Problem. This Could Be the Fix.
There’s a moment that plays out quietly in households across the coun t ry. An employee reviews their paycheck....
Pay Equity: What HR Professionals Need to Know in 2026
Pay equity in the workplace has increasingly become non-negotiable for both employees and candidates. People want transparency around how...
Job Security and Professional Agility Are Leading Workforce Ambitions in 2026
What do they want? Tangible job security! When do they want it? Now! Clear proof of job security and...
What is ‘WORKATION’ besides a linguistic crime?
In the grand tradition of HR buzzwords and workplace terms, we’ve seen some spectacularly bad ideas. But nothing comes...
Beware! Malicious Chrome Extensions Are Now Targeting HR Platform Users
Malicious credential-stealing Chrome extensions targeting enterprise HR and ERP platforms have been discovered, creating an unsafe environment for business...
You’re not Microshifting at work, you’re just never ‘OFF’
The promise of microshifting was never just about flexibility at work. And yet, somewhere, we’ve once again lost our...
Kaiser Union Strike to Begin on Jan. 26 as Healthcare Workers Take a Stand
Union strikes are an increasingly common occurrence in the realm of labor news, and Kaiser Permanente’s union strike is...
What are Child Care Days in Denmark? A Guide to Omsorgsdage
Is the American dream of ‘having it all’ actually a Danish reality? We look at Omsorgsdage, the game-changing childcare...
12 Must-Have AI Skills for HR Professionals: A Comprehensive Guide
While most HR practitioners are optimistic about the potential of AI in HR, 65% feel they lack the necessary...
Why the 13th Month Pay Rule is the Philippines’ Most Human Labor Law
Is the Philippines the only country with 13th month pay? While many nations have year-end bonuses, the 13th month...
PNC Announces a 5-Day RTO Mandate, Bringing Workers Back in Full-Time
A global full-time return to the workplace is less of a prediction and more of a growing reality for...
Sorting Through Job Search Strategies to Combat AI Hiring Trends in 2026
The job market slowdown may have candidates worried, but businesses are still hiring, despite the apparent shift away from...



