Employers whose employees are exposed to 80-degree temperatures or higher must provide access to drinking water, rest breaks, and shade under new regulations.
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Election 2024: Where the Harris and Trump campaigns stand on caregiving, and what it means for HR
The Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns offer differing visions of what enhanced support for employees with caregiving duties would look like.
New SHRM resource offers HR pros insights into potential workplace issues impacted by the 2024 US election
Candidates are out on the campaign trail, but do you know where they stand on issues that impact HR?
Election 2024: What HR should do to prepare for a change in president
As President Biden exits the White House in January, here’s what HR can do to get ahead of a President Harris or President Trump administration.
Election 2024: Where the Harris and Trump campaigns stand on labor, and what it means for HR
The candidate who secures the presidency on Nov. 5 will have oversight over the labor board and other key federal agencies that can impact US workplaces and their HR teams.
Election 2024: Where the Harris and Trump campaigns stand on abortion, and what it means for HR
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the federal right to an abortion in 2022 shook up the corporate world and remains an animating issue for the US electorate.
FMLA: When Does it Apply & How Should Organizations Handle it?
FMLA, or the Family and Medical Leave Act, is a federal law that allows qualified individuals to take time off for personal or medical needs. But when does it apply, and how should organizations manage it? This guide will clarify FMLA eligibility, its duration, and how it compares to short-term disability benefits.
Legislative lowdown: NLRB will no longer accept consent orders for unfair labor practices
Settling ULPs unilaterally “fails to serve the goals of the National Labor Relations Act because it does not facilitate a truly mutual resolution of labor disputes,” the NLRB wrote in a statement.
Legislative lowdown: Federal judge strikes down FTC noncompete ban
Employers won’t be prohibited from using noncompetes as expected on Sept. 4, though the FTC said it may appeal the decision.
Take Steps to Ensure WARN Act Compliance in the Age of Remote Work
As remote work arrangements proliferate, it’s crucial for employers to remain compliant with legal obligations, including those outlined in federal and state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) acts. State WARN acts are sometimes called “mini-WARN” laws. Generally, WARN laws require a covered employer to provide substantial notice (60 days for the federal statute) to […]
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It’s getting harder for some employers to force workers into arbitration
Gretchen Carlson tells HR Brew her organization was “heartened” to see judges ruling in favor of workers seeking to pursue their sexual assault and harassment claims.
Where J.D. Vance and Tim Walz stand on 3 key employment issues
Both vice presidential nominees have expressed support for organized labor, but diverge on policies.