The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a rule, effective on May 31st, that gives employees the right to authorize a representative to accompany OSHA staff during a workplace inspection. The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the use of forced arbitration in employment and consumer products.
The University of Louisville College of Business Inaugural CHRO Roundtable recently discussed the implications of AI in HR. The panelists explored how HR teams can support the successful implementation of AI and how it will revolutionize all aspects of work.
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The Senate HELP committee discussed a bill for a 32-hour workweek, while the House committee approved a resolution against a Department of Labor rule for independent contractors. Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill for paid annual vacation leave for employees.
A U.S. District Court has blocked the joint employer rule issued by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that was scheduled to take effect on March 11. What does this mean for employers and employees?
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HRCI Champion Adnan Faheem, GPHR, SPHRi, a longtime HRCI subject-matter expert and accomplished Human Resources and organizational development professional with experience in pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, media, and healthcare. Learn more about his endeavors in HR and how he seeks to grow in the complex landscape of the modern workplace, including thoughts on remote work, mental health, and AI.
Gone are the days when Human Resources (HR) was just a cost center responsible for administrative tasks like managing benefits and payroll. Today, HR is a multi-functional, cross-functional, deeply influential department that touches every stage of the employee lifecycle and impacts all aspects of an organization. Explore how HR impacts financial success by focusing on the employee experience and how this can be leveraged to ask for a seat at the table.
In February, Amy attended the World HR Summit in Azerbaijan which brought together HR professionals to discuss pressing issues impacting the industry. The event had 15 speakers and ended with the World HR Excellence Awards. The biggest lesson learned was that the world is hungry for HR, and Azerbaijan is a case study for global development.
Dive into the newest developments in the HR industry, including upcoming rulings on independent contractor and joint employer rules, a bill that could block the FLSA salary basis threshold rule, and a new policy framework for paid family leave from a bipartisan group in the House of Representatives.
The modern workplace is no longer just about technical skills and hard data. This article delves into some of the intricacies of SEL in the workplace, highlighting its relevance to Human Resource (HR) professionals and exploring how they can champion its implementation for a thriving workforce.
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Retaliatory intent does not need to be demonstrated according to the United States Supreme Court when a whistleblower brings an action against an employer based on a violation of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
We're diving into the topic of Agile with HRCI Ambassador Juan Tinoco, SPHRi, and how HR professionals can harness this methodology for organizational adaptation and transformation.
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Litigation challenging the new independent contractor rule issued by the Department of Labor has been filed. The Biden Administration announced several actions designed to advance pay equity that will prevent federal contractors and federal agencies from using prior salary history when setting pay.
As a leader in the DEIB space, Frank González, Ph.D., PHR, specializes in creating sustainable balance for stakeholders and employees through inclusion and diversity. Read how Frank navigates the complexities of HR today and his biggest piece of advice to those seeking to elevate their leadership skills in in our latest HRCI Champion feature.
The Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that will be effective on March 11th that revises the determination as to whether an individual is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The House of Representatives passed a Congressional Review Act resolution nullifying a joint employer rule issued by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Congress returns to Washington and needs to provide funding for the federal government either by January 19th or February 2nd depending on the agency. As part of the continuing resolution passed in November, the Congress established two deadlines for funding the federal government in order to avoid a partial shutdown.