The Legislative Council of Hong Kong has passed the Employment Amendment Ordinance 2020, which extends female employees’ statutory 10 weeks of maternity leave to 14 weeks.
As the 2020 legislative season comes to a close, we can certainly say it has been a chaotic time for employers. One bright spot for employers was AB 1731 (Boerner Horvath; D-Encinitas), which the California Chamber of Commerce was glad to support […]
The American Staffing Association today announced the inaugural class of Women in Leadership Scholarship recipients. The Women in Leadership Scholarship program honors rising stars in the staffing and recruiting who show exemplary professional growth potential and a commitment to a […]
Uber and Lyft told a California appeals court that their drivers should continue to be classified as independent contractors despite a strict law that took effect this year categorizing many workers as employees.
Financial incentives remain pivotal to workplace wellness programs and influence program participation and outcomes, new research shows, as employers await revised rules on acceptable incentives from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Employers will rarely have to report COVID-19-related hospitalizations due to the virus’s lengthy incubation period, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) clarification on the reporting rules for work-related hospitalizations and fatalities.
How much time is an employee entitled to use under federal COVID-19 law if he needs to stay home to supervise distance learning for his children but previously took time off for his COVID-19 illness? Recapping the specifics of your […]
Employment and financial worries caused by the Covid-19 pandemic differ among demographic groups, according to a deep analysis into the results of the latest American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor® online survey conducted by The Harris Poll. People of color are […]
When employees damage their employer’s property—whether it’s a laptop used while working from home during the pandemic or machinery in the employer’s facility—how should the company respond? The answer depends partly on the company’s policies.
The trend to legalize cannabis consumption will continue on Election Day as voters in five states will decide whether to approve medical or recreational marijuana use. Here’s how employers can prepare.
