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Employers responding internally to abortion ruling

08/02/2022
The Conference Board business advisory group found that only 10% of 300 organizations surveyed about their response to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health ruling said they had taken a public stand on the court’s decision to revoke a constitutional right to an abortion. However, 51% either have addressed or plan to address women’s reproductive rights internally.

Covid-19 still affecting attendance

08/02/2022
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 3.86 million U.S. adults were unable to work between June 29 and July 11.

Pace of workplace change to increase in next 5 years

08/02/2022
Two-thirds of organizations expect the number of change initiatives to increase in the next five years, yet only half provide change management training to employees, according to new research by the Association for Talent Development, which represents the training and development profession.

The HR I.Q. Test: August ’22

08/01/2022
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Steer clear of hosting unwanted festivities

07/21/2022
Before you plan the next workplace party honoring an employee, ask whether this is something the employee wants and will appreciate. There has been a recent rash of lawsuits over such unwelcome events.

Revisit covid testing in light of EEOC moves

07/19/2022
Now that the coronavirus pandemic is well into its third year, it may be time for employers to revisit their policies and practices on testing employees for covid-19 infections. New legal roadblocks to testing have emerged and new EEOC guidance has made compliance more difficult.

Friday wrap: The ghosts of pandemic relief rise again, DOL wants to know about long covid and more

07/15/2022
Payroll news you can use, from pandemic relief repayment to long covid—to working for the IRS!

House bill would increase funding for Labor Department agencies, NLRB

07/13/2022
The House Appropriations Committee has approved spending legislation that would increase Fiscal Year 2023 funding for several federal agencies that regulate employment law.

Prepare to comply with ‘anti-woke’ restrictions

07/13/2022
Some states are planning to or have already banned training programs that they believe cast blame (and shame) on some workers while portraying other workers as victims.

OSHA extends covid NEP

07/07/2022
OSHA is extending its Revised National Emphasis Program for covid-19 until further notice.