The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced Sept. 20 that its rescission of the prior administration’s joint employer rule would take effect Oct. 5 rather than […]

COVID-19 long-haulers—those experiencing long-term effects of COVID-19—who seek disability-related exemptions from mandatory vaccination policies are straining employers’ accommodation processes. Source: New feed 2

Federal agencies are seeking public comments on proposed revisions to the Form 5500 filed annually by employee benefit plans, to comply with statutory changes for… Source: […]

New York City Council aides became part of a growing trend when they formed the nation’s largest union of legislative employees in August. Source: New feed […]

The Chinese government has warned employers to stop expecting employees to work extremely long hours. Source: New feed 2

Coming on the heels of Kentucky’s record-high number of COVID-19 infections, dozens of employees of St. Elizabeth Healthcare filed a lawsuit against the hospital in response […]

Gov. Phil Murphy signed four bills into law that make it easier for the state to identify and penalized employers who misclassify employees as independent contractors. […]

The third version of Virginia’s emergency COVID-19 regulation took effect Sept. 8 and includes some notable changes. Source: New feed 2

In addition to keeping up with guidance about federal COVID-19-related requirements, California employers should ensure compliance with state and local workplace vaccination and testing rules. Source: […]