The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to update its conciliation program to provide more transparency and consistency and encourage employers to voluntarily resolve employment discrimination […]
A California appeals court order will allow Uber and Lyft to continue their operations in the state under their current independent-contractor model while a legal battle […]
The Department of Labor issued an interim final rule that, starting August 2021, will require 401(k) plan sponsors to annually disclose to plan participants estimates on […]
Black Lives Matter, transgender rights and gender pay equality are powerful movements that have created a surge in demand for diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) professionals. […]
How can employers help workers stay mentally healthy during the pandemic? For jobseekers, can references ever “expire”? SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., answers […]
The Australian Human Rights Commission has released an extensive report on sexual harassment in the workplace in Australia, with 55 distinct recommendations on how the situation […]
Large employers project that their health benefits costs will rise 5.3 percent in 2021, up slightly from this year’s increase. Including premiums and employees’ out-of-pocket payments, […]
Social justice and racial equality are more than just hot topics on social media. Employees are talking about these issues in the workplace, and employers can […]
Working from home is a transition for all of us, and, for many, it is not easy, writes columnist Matthew Burr. Organizations should recognize and support […]