Certain freelance journalists and musicians would be exempt from California’s AB 5—the controversial new independent-contractor test that took effect Jan. 1—under two bills approved by the […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a final rule on June 12 eliminating anti-discrimination protections based on gender identity in health care […]
Many now rely on remote investigations, which bring unique challenges: stilted conversations, difficulty making credibility assessments from afar and at-home distractions. Source: New feed 2
Virtual and in-person communication need not be an either-or proposition in pandemic-era workplaces. Rather, workplaces can strike a balance between these two types of communication as […]
As businesses reopen and HR managers focus on helping their workforces adjust, they must also keep a close eye on the safety of those employees—and not […]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will rescind certain policies for H-1B visa workers placed at third-party worksites. The agency’s action follows a pair of court […]
SHRM requested technical assistance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and many questions were addressed in a recent update about reasonable accommodations under the Americans […]