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Resource Actions: The weird new reality of remote work

HR Dive senior editor Kathryn Moody has received a lot of pitches about ways to cope with telework. A lot. Some are stranger than others.

Large employers expand leave, payments amid coronavirus

A third of employers surveyed by the Business Group on Health said they are continuing to pay employees who are unable to work.

PayScale: Overall gender pay gap shrinks, but slightly

While household names have publicized pay equity efforts and successes, widespread change appears slow.

Yes, that meeting could have been an email

As the novel coronavirus pandemic has sent employees home en masse, organizations have changed where they work, but not how they work. Consider this: Did you really need to meet?

CVS eyes virtual interviews, job fairs to hire 50K workers

As the new coronavirus changes the face of work, virtual job fairs are becoming more practical.

EEOC: Manufacturer violated ADA in firing worker returning from hospitalization

The commission has asked for back pay, damages and training for the company's managers and supervisors.

Employees confident they can do their jobs effectively from home during COVID-19 pandemic

It's important to note that the option isn't available to all workers.

Court revives coach's suit, citing need to consider the 'overall likelihood of discrimination'

A lower court mistakenly looked for one single piece of evidence to support the applicant's claim, the 7th Circuit said.

From manufacturing to HR: One woman's journey through Honda

HR Dive spoke with Yvette Hunsicker about her more than 30-year career at the company.

NLRB suspends representation elections due to coronavirus

The suspension lasts through April 3, but the Board said it will monitor the situation and adjust the date as necessary.

Free trainings, resources aim to ease the transition to remote work

HR Dive has complied a list of offerings that may help HR pros manage remote work, upskilling and business continuity.

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5 things to know about the new coronavirus paid leave law

A number of small businesses are "despondent," one source told HR Dive. But there's hope the federal government could soften the the law's impact.

Soft skills training is a priority, but lack of time and resources stands in the way

Still, developing tech may offer HR and L&D professionals a way forward, a Talespin study reported.

Metals company settles EEOC claim it refused to hire workers over 40

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act forbids discrimination on the basis of age against employees and applicants who are 40 years old or older.

DOL to observe 30-day 'temporary non-enforcement' of coronavirus paid leave law

Employees could still sue over non-compliance despite the notice, an attorney told HR Dive.

McDonald's names new chief people officer

The fast-food giant's workplace culture has been in the spotlight as a result of major leadership changes, alleged labor violations and discrimination suits.

Employers can screen workers, applicants for fevers, EEOC says

Employers also may ask workers who call in sick if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, the guidance said.

Collaborative apps boost remote work productivity but cause distractions

Better technology allows for employees to work remotely, but how a team interacts with it could define how disruptive it is to workflow.

California relaxes notice requirements for coronavirus-related layoffs

Many states have their own so-called mini-WARN laws that provide workers with greater protections than federal law.

Feds OK remote I-9 document review

Employers with workers taking physical proximity precautions due to COVID-19 now have some leeway for new hires.

Black, Hispanic workers have less access to remote-capable jobs

Asian workers are the most likely to be able to work remotely, followed by white workers, according to a report by the Economic Policy Institute.

Physical health conditions may be job-seeking barriers for those with serious mental illnesses

Employers have an obligation to ensure those with mental illnesses have an equal playing field.

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Back to Basics: An OSHA overview

The agency enforces standards that differ by industry, but employers can expect fairly uniform inspections.

SUNY official fired over performance, not sexual orientation, 2nd Cir. says

The school provided "overwhelming evidence" he was terminated after declining performance, extensive absences and insubordination, the court said.

Walmart to hire 150K hourly employees

The big-box retailer also announced cash bonuses to associates for their work during the pandemic.