By now, many employers know that federal, state and local COVID-19 workplace safety guidelines distinguish between vaccinated and unvaccinated employees. Source: New feed 2

A U.K. employee spotted drinking in a pub during a period of sickness absence prevailed on a claim of unfair dismissal. Source: New feed 2

The consumer price index in May rose 5 percent from 12 months earlier—the largest yearly gain in over a decade. While that pace may moderate, economist […]

President Joe Biden reached a deal on a physical infrastructure plan June 24, one that Biden said he will sign—if approved by Congress—only if it’s accompanied […]

In 2018, the South Korean Labor Standards Act was amended to restrict an employee’s maximum work hours from 68 hours to 52 hours per week. As […]

Gov. Kate Brown signed a law amending the Oregon Family Leave Act’s eligibility and leave provisions. The amendments take effect on Jan. 1, 2022. Source: New […]

Connecticut recently became the 19th state to legalize adult recreational marijuana use. Provisions regarding lawful possession go into effect on July 1, but provisions affecting employers […]

Federal agencies are seeking feedback on how a new law requiring employer-sponsored health plans to provide data on their prescription drug cost coverage will affect health […]

States reported that 411,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending June 19, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week’s revised level. […]