​Troubling economic conditions brought on by the pandemic have led to record numbers of employee layoffs and furloughs this year. Employees—including those who work in HR—who […]

More than 20 states now require people to wear masks in certain circumstances, and some business groups and worker advocates say that state and local leaders […]

Who decides whether California-based drivers for Lyft, Uber and other app-based companies are employees or independent contractors? A commissioner for the state’s Public Utilities Commission recently […]

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an emergency ordinance creating a right of reemployment for certain employees laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: […]

During a time of crisis, businesses can use their rewards programs to enhance employee and organizational resiliency—the ability to bounce back from personal and companywide setbacks. […]

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has stopped seeking double damages—referred to as liquidated damages—in many cases that it settles before suing.  Source: New feed 2

In this article, professor Stephanie Creary brings together more than a decade’s worth of insights on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Black employees’ experiences and […]