Tag: #hrnews

DHS ends work permit renewal grace period; Starbucks strike authorization vote; captive-audience ban case appeal

With Election Day approaching, more employees are asking about voting leave, political talk, and what’s acceptable to share at work. For HR teams, balancing legal requirements with a respectful, focused environment can be a challenge. But proactive communication and clear policies make all the difference. Election Day: Time Off to Vote For employees voting in…

Sweden’s Tesla strike enters its third year; Seattle rideshare drivers protest Waymo’s expansion in the city.

For many HR leaders, open enrollment can feel like a routine annual checklist: Update benefits documents, send reminders about plan options and selection deadlines and answer a flood of employee questions. However, this year’s open enrollment season looks different. HR leaders are juggling rising healthcare costs, complex compliance obligations and mounting employee expectations while working…

In HR, it’s rainbows, cupcakes and smiley emojis most of the time, right? Except for the HR horror stories. And we have some doozies here for you! HR pros have tales from the dark side of recruiting, retaining and listening to employees vent. And they’re often a big part of the reason HR pros are…

9th Circuit rejects challenge to NLRB’s constitutional structure; preemption challenges to state labor peace statutes

Two federal unions oppose CBA cancellations, another federal union urges Democrats to end the government shut down, and Paramount plans for mass layoffs

Challenges are an inevitable part of any workplace. When you’re a woman in the workplace, how you face challenges often impacts how others see your ability to lead. Whether it’s a tight deadline, a complex project, or interpersonal conflicts, how you handle challenges can improve your professional growth, resilience, and workplace environment. Use Challenges to…

GM and Rivian announce layoffs; Boeing workers reject contract offer.

The NCAA’s growth into a billion-dollar enterprise raises questions about the legal status of college athletes – the workers who make this financial success possible. In the past few decades, Division I college athletes have turned to Congress, the NLRB, and the judiciary to argue for their recognition as employees. For the athletes, employee status would mean minimum wage,…