Editor’s Note: The U.S. House of Representatives passed the spending bill on Dec. 23, following the Senate’s approval on Dec. 22. President Joe Biden signed the bill into law on Dec. 29. The... Read more »
?Under a new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule, employers must compensate workers to make up for the direct consequences of unfair labor practices. This ruling could be expensive for employers, adding... Read more »
?The momentous transition to remote work—largely among professional knowledge workers—since 2020 has changed the perception of the practice and allowed both employees and employers to realize its benefits. As a result, more... Read more »
?The U.S. Senate voted on Dec. 22 to include the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) in the federal spending package for 2023. Congress is expected to vote on the broad $1.7 trillion... Read more »
?In 2022, employers continued focusing on enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts— although still hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies learned what younger workers want from their workplaces, pay inequity continued... Read more »
?Takeaway: An employee who has been fired may attempt to challenge the dismissal under one or more anti-discrimination laws. However, the worker is required to provide enough evidence in support of the... Read more »
Takeaway: Under New York law, an employer cannot force an employee to choose between continued employment and running for office.? ?A bank employee running for a New York State Assembly seat who... Read more »
?It’s no secret: Many employees have a “Plan B” in case things start to go badly with their current job. But now, even more workers are creating contingency plans to protect their... Read more »
?Remote work has undoubtedly become one of the biggest workplace trends of the past few years, with scores of workers starting—and then continuing—the practice throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. As... Read more »
?Takeaway: Even though an employer had positions in place—an occupational health nurse and a director of disability management—that should have ensured effective handling of intertwined disability accommodation and medical leave claims, evidence... Read more »