The call to raise the federal minimum wage has created a fair share of debate, with opponents arguing the move will harm businesses by adding hardships or making them less competitive—but a... Read more »
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has limited the time federal contractors have to respond to a predetermination notice (PDN) from the agency from 30 calendar days of receiving the... Read more »
Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal use within your organization. Please note that all such forms and policies should be reviewed by your legal... Read more »
Employers are trying to bolster workplace safety as the use of marijuana rises and more states legalize the recreational use of cannabis. (The latest state to do so is Minnesota, effective Aug.... Read more »
President Biden is asking the leaders of federal government agencies to boost the number of employees who report for in-person work this fall. Government leaders are joining many executives in the private... Read more »
A growing number of employers have moved to restrict employee use of ChatGPT, while other companies are embracing generative artificial intelligence and recognizing opportunities to streamline work processes and augment workflows. There’s... Read more »
If you notice groups of international students, workers or trainees cleaning up a local park, collecting and packing donations for people in Ukraine, or enjoying a picnic on the beach on Aug.... Read more »
“However, the fact that 28 percent of U.S. workers reported being bothered by emails during their vacation suggests that their engagement with emails goes beyond mere inbox management. It’s likely that they... Read more »
Many employer handbooks and policies likely should be reviewed and revised following a landmark Aug. 2 ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Stericycle. “This ruling, in a word, is huge,”... Read more »
SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is answering HR questions as part of a series for USA Today. Do you have an HR or work-related question you’d like... Read more »