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5 questions (and answers) about employers’ obligations to remote workers
Jackson Lewis attorneys discuss timekeeping, expense reimbursement and more. By Bryn Goodman, Traci Krasne and Nicole Price A person works on their laptop at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Dec. 3, 2021, in Houston, Texas. Whether managing employees who are traveling or those who regularly work remotely, it is important for employers to remain keenly aware…
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What HR needs to know when workplace harassment comes from third parties
HR should take a proactive approach when customers, vendors or contractors harass employees, writes Alexander Reich of Saul Ewing LLP. By Alexander Reich Alexander Reich is a labor and employment attorney with Saul Ewing LLP. Most workplace harassment policies focus on the actions of co-workers and supervisors. But harassment does not always come from inside the organization. Customers,…
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Nearly half of workers have considered quitting over employer’s ethics, report finds
Favoritism, retaliation and performative diversity “undermine employees’ sense of safety and trust,” a Resume Now expert said. By Carolyn Crist People protest the National Park Service’s removal of the word “transgender” from the Stonewall National Monument website on Feb. 14, 2025, in New York City, N.Y. Nine percent of workers recently surveyed said diversity, equity and…
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The top 10 reasons employers get sued — and how to prevent them
Neglecting to take federal and organizational policies seriously can lead to companies paying up big time, Mario Bordogna, partner at Bowles Rice LLP, told a SHRM audience. By Emilie Shumway SHRM25 attendees walk through the convention center on June 30, 2025, in San Diego, Calif. Mario Bordogna, partner at Bowles Rice LLP, spoke at a session…
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This week in 5 numbers: Are employers hiring AI talent too quickly?
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of hiring managers who are worried about creating a sustainable pipeline for talent with artificial intelligence skills. Ginger Christ, Editor Listen to the article https://www.hrdive.com/news/are-employers-hiring-ai-talent-too-quickly/742465/ While the gender pay gap showed signs of shrinking, unfair pay remains a top…
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Workers say wage stagnation is keeping their dreams out of reach
Half of employees surveyed by Zety said they don’t feel able to start a family or grow theirs on their current salary. Ginger Christ, Editor Listen to the article 2 min https://www.hrdive.com/news/workers-say-wage-stagnation-is-keeping-their-dreams-out-of-reach/740215/ Dive Brief: Dive Insight: “This survey highlights a troubling trend where financial instability is crushing workers’ ambitions and emotional well-being,” said Jasmine Escalera,…
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Employers shouldn’t abandon diversity efforts, SHRM says
In a Friday media briefing, SHRM executive Emily Dickens highlighted the importance of compliance as President Donald Trump comes after DEI. Emilie Shumway Editor President Donald Trump’s targeting of private-sector DEI initiatives during his first week in office doesn’t mean employers should abandon diversity efforts, according to SHRM; instead, it’s “an opportunity to evaluate and…
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10 Trump changes HR leaders need to know about
Here’s a recap of Trump actions so far that affect HR professionals and the U.S. workforce. Ginger Christ Editor President Donald Trump talks to reporters in the Oval Office after signing an executive order on Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The president has signed a slew of executive orders since taking office. Chip Somodevilla via…
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‘I-9 audits are coming:’ Conduct a self-review before Trump takes office, attorney says
Sub-par Form I-9 programs will be exposed under the new administration, counsel at Cozen O’Connor said. Kate Tornone Lead Editor Former Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tom Homan speaks on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention on July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisc. Homan has been named Trump’s “border…
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Is favoritism at work illegal?
Woods Rogers attorneys offer a playbook for investigating employee complaints about favoritism. By Leah Stiegler and Emily Kendall Chowhan Leah M. Stiegler is a principal, and Emily Kendall Chowhan is an associate in the labor and employment practice at Woods Rogers in Richmond, Virginia. “[W]hen Brad was out, I was the best thing in the world.…
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