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Don’t make this $10 million vaccine mistake

08/11/2022
First, the bad news: An employer recently agreed to pay $10 million to a group of employees who refused to be vaccinated against covid-19 for religious reasons. The good news: The same fate won’t befall your organization if you follow some simple steps that balance religious objections against business and organizational needs.

Senate proposes smaller employment law agency budgets than House

08/09/2022
The Senate Committee on Appropriations on July 28 released proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget numbers for several federal agencies that regulate employment law.

Build Back Better measures missed the Inflation Reduction Act cut

08/09/2022
The landmark Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which passed the Senate Aug. 7 and was bound for President Biden’s desk at press time, does not include two key provisions that were originally included in the massive Build Back Better Act that failed to earn Senate support late last year.

Employers responding internally to abortion ruling

08/02/2022
The Conference Board business advisory group found that only 10% of 300 organizations surveyed about their response to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health ruling said they had taken a public stand on the court’s decision to revoke a constitutional right to an abortion. However, 51% either have addressed or plan to address women’s reproductive rights internally.

Covid-19 still affecting attendance

08/02/2022
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 3.86 million U.S. adults were unable to work between June 29 and July 11.

Pace of workplace change to increase in next 5 years

08/02/2022
Two-thirds of organizations expect the number of change initiatives to increase in the next five years, yet only half provide change management training to employees, according to new research by the Association for Talent Development, which represents the training and development profession.

The HR I.Q. Test: August ’22

08/01/2022
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Steer clear of hosting unwanted festivities

07/21/2022
Before you plan the next workplace party honoring an employee, ask whether this is something the employee wants and will appreciate. There has been a recent rash of lawsuits over such unwelcome events.

Revisit covid testing in light of EEOC moves

07/19/2022
Now that the coronavirus pandemic is well into its third year, it may be time for employers to revisit their policies and practices on testing employees for covid-19 infections. New legal roadblocks to testing have emerged and new EEOC guidance has made compliance more difficult.

Friday wrap: The ghosts of pandemic relief rise again, DOL wants to know about long covid and more

07/15/2022
Payroll news you can use, from pandemic relief repayment to long covid—to working for the IRS!