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HR News

Washington Enacts Several New Employment Laws

Changes are coming soon to Washington state. Bills signed into law in the past week by Washington Gov. …

HR News

Gender Identity Portions of EEOC Harassment Guidance Vacated

Portions of a 2024 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance document on harassment that dealt with gender identity …

HR News

Missouri Paid Sick Leave Law on the Ropes

Barely two weeks after it took effect, Missouri's new paid sick leave law is now on the verge …

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Washington Passes Mini-WARN Act

Employers in Washington that are planning to close a business location or undertake a mass layoff will soon …

Commentary and Insights

EU Pay Transparency: Don’t Wait to Prepare

In May 2023, the European Parliament adopted a directive (2023/970) aimed at advancing pay equity and increasing pay …

HR News

Pay Transparency Coming to Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio, is the latest city to join the pay transparency trend. A new ordinance taking effect in October will …

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DOL Won’t Enforce Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule

A new enforcement policy directs US Department of Labor investigators to apply criteria that make it easier to …

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REAL ID Enforcement May Disrupt Business Travel

Beginning on May 7, individuals who do not have a REAL ID document will not be able to …

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California Court Approves One-and-Done Meal Break Waivers

A new ruling makes clear that California employees may waive their right to a meal break prospectively.

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