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Uber CEO Kalanick takes an 'indefinite leave' from company operations
The announcement follows months of handling sexual harassment and other misconduct allegations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2017 -
Study: 65% of independent workers chose freelancing because they wanted to
Independent workers currently make up 31% of the private sector workforce. In other words: The gig economy is here to stay.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2017 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from HR Dive
HR Dive’s top stories feature a number of evolving trends, including a shifting employment law landscape, AI questions and return-to-office challenges.
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Bloomberg: Labor law enforcement shaky with no wage and hour head
Local investigations have pared down, reflecting a DOL that is relaxing regulations overall.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2017 -
More than 150 CEOs from around the world sign diversity pact
The CEOs are vowing to develop workplaces in which different experiences and perspectives are encouraged and respected.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2017 -
Truck driver charges United Van Lines with employee misclassification
An employee claimed the company required drivers to pay for fuel, repairs, lease payments and other expenses while paying them less than the minimum wage.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2017 -
Billion-dollar startup shuts down offices and makes all workers remote
Only 30 of the company's 550 employees live in the San Francisco area, with the remainder working remotely across 50 countries.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2017 -
Workers report sex, naps, phone calls in company lactation rooms
It's a reminder for HR to develop clear policies for how private spaces are used as offices move toward the open floor plan model.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2017 -
Wall Street looking to include humanities graduates among future hires
The finance industry, already highly automated, needs 'soft skills' along with STEM know-how.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2017 -
Social media outlet NowThis allegedly uses non-competes for entry-level staff
The use of non-compete agreements for low level staff in an industry like media shows how far their use is spreading — despite legal backlash.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2017 -
Gartner: 40% of employers to offer 'Summer Fridays' this season
Workers get more fun in the sun this year. The 2017 study showed a 20% increase over the percentage of employers that offered Summer Fridays in 2015.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2017 -
Study: 10 years after an injury, workers receive 88% of earnings and income benefits
A new WCRI study sheds light on how to evaluate the adequacy of workers' comp programs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Liza Casabona • June 9, 2017 -
Chipotle workers sue over company's interpretation of FLSA overtime ruling
The case raises a potential wrinkle in a federal judge's injunction of wage threshold rule changes last year.
By Ryan Golden • June 9, 2017 -
Worker confidence rises for five consecutive quarters
More employees are feeling confident about pay raises and promotions, but trust in leadership has slipped somewhat.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 9, 2017 -
Poll: 43% of employees use instant messaging tools on the job
Skype and Facebook Messenger are the most widely used. Over half of respondents are concerned about their privacy when using such apps.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 9, 2017 -
2nd Circuit Court seeks EEOC opinion on sexual orientation bias under Title VII
The somewhat unusual move may signal that the 2nd Circuit is looking for a way to reconsider the original ruling against the plaintiff.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 8, 2017 -
GE's self-managed teams are raising productivity, employee satisfaction
'Teaming' lets GE employees — not managers — decide how work gets done.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 8, 2017 -
Employee recognition programs are largely considered a 'workforce investment'
WorldatWork defines recognition as a "spontaneous gesture of thanks" or a structured recognition program that acknowledges employees reaching their goals.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 8, 2017 -
DOL rolls back joint employer rule, giving employers some clarity
However, the NLRB's stance remains unchanged and states continue to create regulations on the topic, potentially setting an enforcement trap for employers.
By Kathryn Moody • June 8, 2017 -
Memphis is first U.S. city to offer college debt reduction plan to workers
The plan, announced Thursday, will give city employees a $50 per month contribution towards principal repayment.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Seeing the light: How office designers are finding ways to boost productivity
From layout to lighting, employers are revamping their workspaces to improve employee productivity, encourage collaboration and attract top talent.
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017 -
Uber gives more than 20 employees the axe in ongoing harassment probe
Since the sexual harassment scandal broke, several executives have left the company, including the heads of finance, growth, engineering and policy and communications.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2017 -
Just two payroll errors can cause 49% of employees to start job hunting
Paycheck problems affect 82 million U.S. workers, or 54% of the American workforce.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2017 -
School is in session this summer for Colorado marijuana workers
A course sponsored by state agencies will train workers in the nascent industry on safety hazards, pesticide application and other worker protection laws.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2017 -
EEOC wins case against NJ employer that rescinded pregnant employee's promotion
The employee alleged that the firm took back the promotion because ownership didn't think she'd be able to handle the stress of her new role.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2017 -
T. Rowe Price: Employers committed to workers' 401k plans well into retirement
A variety of HR strategies can help drive successful retirement outcomes for employees, a study reveals.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2017
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