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Some conversations are difficult before they start. They become even more of a nightmare when they take a turn for the worse — and you end up in difficult conversation traps. It’s so bad, some leaders would rather not face difficult conversations head-on. Instead, nearly two-thirds are willing to go out of their way to…

Under a new law in Maine, covered employers are now required to provide compensation — or show-up pay — to employees who report to work but have their shifts canceled or reduced. In passing this legislation, Maine joins a handful of states that require show-up pay, also known as reporting time pay, including California, Connecticut,…

Workplace safety has always been a balancing act between compliance and genuine risk reduction. Nowhere is that more evident than in industries like construction, where workers face hazards ranging from falls and electrocutions to heavy equipment accidents. Despite decades of progress, these risks remain stubbornly persistent. Recent regulatory updates from the Occupational Safety and Health…

We aren’t going to paint any pretty pictures in this episode of the 3-Point: Turnover sucks. And it’s not getting any better. Companies are laying off employees. And employees are holding on tight. What’s Up in This Episode: Solving Turnover Issues In this episode of HRMorning’s 3-Point, our expert, Dr. Mary Hayes, Director of Research,…

In today’s news and commentary, HELP committee schedules a vote on Trump’s NLRB nominees, the 5th Circuit rejects Amazon’s request for en banc review, and TV production workers win their first union contract.  After a nomination hearing on Wednesday, the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee scheduled a committee vote on President Trump’s NLRB nominees…

California legislation empowers state labor board; ChatGPT used in hostile workplace case; more lawsuits challenge ICE arrests

If you love the hybrid workplace, you are going to hate this research. If you care about employee engagement, company culture and workplace productivity, you’re going to love it. Either way, if you’re in HR, you need to hear it. The Facts on Hybrid In the wake of increased corporate demands for a full return…

AFGE and AFSCME sue in response to the threat of mass firings; another preliminary injunction preventing Trump from stripping some federal workers of collective bargaining rights; and challenges to state laws banning captive audience meetings.

Our nation’s cornerstone workplace discrimination law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from “discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.” Since its enactment, Title VII has applied broadly across the American workforce, but its reach has often been contested by religious institutions asserting religious freedom. Addressing…

Taylor Swift will probably affect employee productivity. From days off to office distractions, the newly engaged pop star is making her mark in the workplace. But it’s not all bad. In fact, she might help with employee engagement. Taylor Swift at Work In August, Swift announced on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast New Heights that…