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New Year, New Goals: Why You’ll Want to Add Workplace Investigation Training to Your 2025 Resolution List
Before the ink dries on your professional New Year’s resolutions, you may want to add “empower leaders with investigation training.” While most employers appreciate that complaints about potential workplace misconduct or other policy violations may require a prompt investigation, many
What is the WARN Act? What Employers Need to Know
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to provide a 60-day notice before planned closings or mass layoffs. This law demands careful planning and communication to meet legal obligations and avoid liability. Non-compliance with the WARN Act
H-2 Visas Get Final Overhaul Before Change in Power in D.C. – 3 Biggest Changes for Employers
Federal immigration officials announced final rules to modernize the H-2A and H-2B temporary worker programs last week in an effort to enhance flexibility, strengthen worker protections, and improve program efficiency beginning January 17, 2025. These changes from the Department of
CSG Law Alert: Ten Tips to Avoid Your Seasonal Party Resulting in a Fa-La-La-La-Lawsuit
They say “it’s the most wonderful time of the year,” but, if you are a business owner, in-house counsel or HR professional, this can often be the most stressful time of the year, including when hosting company parties. Such celebrations,
CSG Law Alert: Ten Tips to Avoid Your Seasonal Party Resulting in a Fa-La-La-La-Lawsuit
They say “it’s the most wonderful time of the year,” but, if you are a business owner, in-house counsel or HR professional, this can often be the most stressful time of the year, including when hosting company parties. Such celebrations,
Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect January 1
As the year wraps up, we’re rounding up the new workplace laws that will take effect on January 1. With so many laws about to kick in, it can be hard to keep track of it all. Here’s a guide
The Global Risks of 2025: How to Prepare for the Age of the ‘Polycrisis’
The global risk landscape is shaped by an intricate web of geopolitical conflicts and regional instabilities. Learn what our intelligence team anticipates for 2025 and beyond. INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND:-Why 2025 is the ‘Age of the Polycrisis’-Identifying 2025’s Risks
New Study Shows AI Resume Screeners Prefer White Male Candidates: Your 5-Step Blueprint to Prevent AI Discrimination in Hiring
A new study reveals that popular AI-based resume screening tools often favor White and male candidates, showing that resumes tied to White-associated names were preferred 85% of the time. The University of Washington Information School study found that AI resume
NLRB’s New Standard Bans Employers from Warning That Unionization Hurts Managerial Relations: 5 Essential Steps for Compliance
In a groundbreaking decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) just tightened restrictions on what employers can say to workers about the impact of unionization, overturning a 40-year-old standard and raising the bar for what is considered a lawful communication.
15 Important Workplace Safety Talk Topics for Your Organization
Regular safety talks are an essential part of building a strong safety culture in any workplace, and these topics are foundational for nearly every business. INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND:The Importance of Safety Talks15 Workplace Safety Talk TopicsHow to Make
Unmasking Greenwashing: Avoiding Potentially Deceptive Practices
Introduction In today’s world, the spotlight on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices is brighter than ever. Stakeholders, including investors, consumers, and even corporate employees, are demanding that companies show their commitment to sustainability. However, this increased scrutiny has also
Streamlining Success: How to Expedite Arbitration for Faster Resolutions
When counseling business clients about drafting arbitration clauses, I emphasize one of arbitration’s biggest selling points: speed. As an equity partner at Foley Hoag LLP and a seasoned arbitrator, I’ve seen firsthand how arbitration can offer a much faster alternative