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An overwhelming 38.6 million people have filed jobless claims to date, and this number continues to climb. Thankfully, a majority of companies do intend to bring their employees back, with 77% of furloughed employees expecting to be rehired once stay-at-home mandates are lifted in their area.
By Robert Teachout Changes in job duties and increased responsibilities that an employee claimed made his job “untenable” were not sufficient to be an adverse action under the ADA or the ADEA, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled. The court held that the increased duties did not constitute a material change in […]
AI is here, and it will change work as we know it. While some believe AI may replace large numbers of jobs, others argue it will not significantly change the demand for labor, just transform it, and potentially even improve the experience, and quality, of that work. It is only reasonable for such uncertainty to […]
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law a nearly 900-page bill that includes several provisions that will affect private-sector employers, including increased tax deductions, changes to Medicare eligibility requirements, and increased challenges to immigration compliance. Bonus Depreciation and IRC Section 179 Expense Limit The new bill—formally entitled, “An Act to provide for the […]
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and Cal/OSHA are pleased to announce the latest release of the free “Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry.” This publication allows workers, employers, and supervisors to quickly reference key safety requirements detailed in clear, concise terms.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is proposing changes to its conciliation procedure, a process that employers have criticized for years.
In part one, I explained the hiring pipeline and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in each step of the recruiting process. Here, I’ll explain why recruiters should embrace AI.
With healthcare spending expected to rise on average 5.5% annually until the year 2026[i], supporting employee health is now every company’s business.
In a recent article, we looked at the pros and cons of letting soon-to-be-departing employees work the duration of their notice period or whether it’s better to cut ties quickly. Of special concern to many HR managers is whether waiving the notice period can somehow be considered discriminatory. Coincidentally, the Iowa Court of Appeals just […]
Our British friends are known for keeping a stiff upper lip in the face of grave adversity. However, there are some little (and often nasty) things that their coworkers do that really bother them. In a recent survey of over 5,000 workers on the Top 10 Workplace annoyances, in the UK, the winners (in order […]