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California proposes expanded pregnancy accommodation and leave rules
California has proposed updated regulations that would expand pregnancy-related workplace accommodations and leave protections, including broader coverage of pregnancy-related conditions and additional accommodation options
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California proposes expanded pregnancy accommodation and leave rules
California has proposed updated regulations that would expand pregnancy-related workplace accommodations and leave protections, including broader coverage of …
Payroll compliance is entering a new era: Five steps employers should take now
Discover five steps employers can take to strengthen payroll compliance, improve data controls and prepare for changing legal …
$70,000 fee planned for F-1 students applying for Optional Practical Training
The Trump administration is proposing a $70,000 fee for foreign students entering the F-1 Optional Practical Training program, …
Thou shalt not use ChatGPT? Handling religious objections to AI at work
As AI becomes more common in the workplace, employers may encounter employees who object to its use on …
California bereavement leave will include designated persons
California is expanding bereavement leave protections to include a designated person whose relationship with an employee is equivalent …
DHS moves to end post-termination grace period for foreign workers
DHS has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period for certain employment-based nonimmigrant workers after their employment ends, raising …
DOL Opinion Letters Shed Light on Meal Breaks, Volunteering and Tip Pools
The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued opinion letters providing insights about how the agency interprets meal …
Open enrollment and the AI fortune teller: Predicting the future without a crystal ball
Open enrollment can feel like reading a crystal ball as employers face rising health care costs and changing …
Employee commutes: New twists on an old question
Remote work, hybrid schedules and field-based roles are blurring the line between commuting and compensable work time. Recent …
