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House bill would increase funding for Labor Department agencies, NLRB

07/13/2022
The House Appropriations Committee has approved spending legislation that would increase Fiscal Year 2023 funding for several federal agencies that regulate employment law.

Prepare to comply with ‘anti-woke’ restrictions

07/13/2022
Some states are planning to or have already banned training programs that they believe cast blame (and shame) on some workers while portraying other workers as victims.

OSHA extends covid NEP

07/07/2022
OSHA is extending its Revised National Emphasis Program for covid-19 until further notice.

Training is key to retention, especially for people of color

07/05/2022
Fifty-eight percent of employees surveyed said they are likely to leave their company unless they receive training and education opportunities to develop new skills, stay up to date on current trends and drive career advancement. This likelihood to leave holds especially true among people of color.

Snapshot: How employers support professional development

07/05/2022
About 80% of employers provide formal training so employees can develop work-related skills. Many also offer these programs.

The HR I.Q. Test: July ’22

07/01/2022
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

EEOC now allows employees to choose nonbinary label

06/30/2022
The EEOC has implemented plans to let employees select a nonbinary “X” gender designation when they file discrimination charges.

Snapshot: Even the C-suite feels burned out

06/28/2022
69% of senior executives have seriously considered quitting for a job that better supports their well-being.

Court rules public prayer OK for high school coach

06/28/2022
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 27 that a school system in Washington violated the Constitution when it said a high school football coach could not kneel in prayer on the field before and after games. The 7-2 opinion in Kennedy v. Bremerton School Dist. primarily affects public employees, who enjoy greater First Amendment protections at work than private-sector employees do.

Employers can still ban firearms at work

06/28/2022
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a New York law restricting the concealed carrying of firearms, employers are wondering if they have the right to prohibit concealed guns on their premises. The short answer is yes.