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Explore our HR news and insights for timely, expert-driven coverage of the issues shaping the workplace today. From employment law updates and compliance alerts to strategic HR trends and thought leadership, our curated content helps US HR professionals stay ahead of change.

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  • Pennsylvania Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

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    Pennsylvania Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law that protects hair textures and hairstyles tied to racial and cultural identity from discrimination in the workplace.












































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HR News

New preemployment drug test laws in Minnesota and Washington

A growing number of states are restricting employers from testing job applicants or employees for marijuana.
HR News

FMLA and holiday pay | Intermittent FMLA leave for holiday weeks

The Department of Labor (DOL) has attempted to clarify how to calculate Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave …
HR News

Long week, short pay, no go, says appellate court

Employers can't get around the overtime requirements by decreasing employees' regular rate of pay as the length of …
HR News

Florida E-Verify law enacted with strict penalty provisions

As of July 1, 2023, private employers with 25 or more employees must comply with the Florida E-Verify …
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FLSA joint employment rule not coming any time soon

The US Department of Labor (DOL) currently has no plans to issue a new Fair Labor Standards Act …
HR News

Exempt employee PTO rules: Court says docking PTO is allowed

An employer may safely deduct paid time off (PTO) from a salaried employee without violating the Fair Labor …
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DOL: Pay remote employees for breaks under 20 minutes

New guidance clarifies that the federal rule requiring pay for short rest breaks applies to remote employees just …
HR News

Penalties for violating FMLA, FLSA, OSH Act shoot up nearly 8%

Following a new rule, the US Department of Labor (DOL) has increased penalties for violations of many of …
Commentary and Insights

HR has key role to play in succession planning

Succession planning is key to long-term success. Unfortunately, business leaders often don't act on it until it's too …

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