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Do employers need to pay for worker commutes?
A Biden memo on federal workers has raised new questions for the private sector.
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GOP senators’ bill would mandate E-Verify, raise minimum wage to $11 an hour
The bill, which is similar to a 2021 Republican proposal, would use a phased compliance schedule for small businesses.
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Most US adults out of labor force say health, caregiving keep them sidelined
Lack of access to paid family and medical leave is a primary barrier for prime-age adults who are out of the workforce, a recent Bipartisan Policy Center report found.
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How to ensure deskless workers use their mental health benefits
The challenge isn’t so much that deskless workers don’t receive mental health benefits. It’s that they may face pain points in accessing them, experts said.
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Employers expect health benefit costs to climb 5.4% in 2024
High inflation, labor shortages and industry consolidation contributed to the projected increase, according to a new survey of employers from consultancy Mercer.
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EEOC: Previous arrest, conviction not barriers to a federal government job
But the government needs to do more to let workers know having a criminal record doesn’t keep them from securing federal jobs, a report found.
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Survey: Entry-level staff want clear direction on leadership mindset
C-suite execs and entry-level employees differ on how effectively their company communicates what it believes is needed to develop strong leaders, a GE study found.
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Amazon boosts pay, education and child care benefits for delivery drivers
The investment in drivers comes at the same time as other logistics companies are upping wages through contract negotiations, and drivers, including at Amazon, are looking to unionize.
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Group targets Meta and peers over diversity hiring initiative for BIPOC film crew
A conservative group has sued Meta and other film production companies over a diversity initiative it claims intentionally excludes White candidates.
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Toxic workplaces drive out POC leaders faster
A recent study breaks down how White workers, from the bottom up, feel more confident dissenting in the workplace.
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BP CEO Bernard Looney resigns
The oil and gas company announced Tuesday that the executive is resigning due to past personal relationships he's had with colleagues.
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Report: Majority of employees feel excluded at work
However, flexibility and consistent communication appear to boost a sense of belonging, EY’s survey shows.
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83% of Gen Z workers consider themselves job hoppers, study suggests
Young workers name several motivations behind their work decisions, not just money, including opportunity for growth and flexibility.
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Walmart refused to provide deaf workers ASL interpreters, EEOC claims
The retailer instead relied on a supervisor with limited sign language capabilities to accommodate employees at a Kansas store, the agency said.
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Spirit Airlines curtails employee eligibility for FMLA leave, lawsuit alleges
A former flight attendant claimed the airline excluded most pre- and post-flight work time when calculating whether he and others met the law's hours-of-service requirement.
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How HR can help make M&A’s successful
There is no perfect road to take, though it can be smoother for HR if the department is brought into the process early, one expert said.
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Fiduciary rule arrives at White House, awaits review
The proposal would redefine when individuals who offer investment advice to employer-sponsored retirement plans are fiduciaries.
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Quality jobs encourage advancement, learning, workers say
Those with high-quality jobs were significantly more likely to say their employer provides them with the training needed to advance in their careers, a JFF report said.
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Third parties can be liable for employment discrimination, California court rules
The California Supreme Court’s unanimous decision also has implications for employers who utilize outside providers to assist with the hiring process.
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Restaurant industry, labor groups to kill California’s FAST Act referendum with labor council deal
A major amendment to AB 1228 would scrap joint-employer liability and set a $20 minimum wage for the restaurant industry.
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California acts on noncompetes, caste discrimination
Senate Bill 403, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of ancestry — including caste — has its share of detractors in the state.
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Half of job seekers say DEI is a major factor in deciding where to work
While some companies continue to strengthen their DEI efforts, others are cutting back, according to an Eagle Hill report.
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OpinionConquer the STEM staffing shortage with retention, not recruitment
It’s paramount that the HR community continue to share their successes, and their setbacks, amid challenging times, writes Janet Brewer, CPO of Arcfield.
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Walmart lowers starting wage for some store workers
Newly hired employees who stock shelves or fulfill online orders are no longer being offered an extra dollar per hour.
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Overtime rule comment period opens; employers can weigh in through Nov. 7
DOL proposed a salary threshold of about $55,000 per year but suggested in a footnote the final level could be more than $60,000.
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