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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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The insistence of employers on a full return to the office, without considering individual circumstances, could lead to a surge in legal issues — particularly discrimination claims. Are employers walking into a legal storm by enforcing rigid return-to-office (RTO) mandates? In a lawsuit against Electric Boat Corp.,

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3 Steps to Take Before Going Into Business for Yourself

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A 2021 report uncovered that 40% of traditionally-employed American workers are considering a transition to self-employment in the next two years. Next, you’ll need to consider your current company benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors.

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Pregnant Workers Might Soon Have Accommodations Making It Easier to Work Up to Delivery

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The bill, which has bipartisan support, passed the House in May 2021. Workers across the country who have faced unreasonable expectations at work, even at the expense of their health, are speaking out to advocacy groups, like Lightner, to push for the bill to pass. Congress passes it by Dec. Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Benefits.

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What Can Young Lawyers Teach Us About The Future Of Workspaces?

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Younger lawyers prioritize a legal workplace that supports flexibility, equality, and collaboration, favoring environments with open spaces and modern aesthetics over traditional “men’s club” interiors; these preferences are reshaping law firm office design. Here’s what they would love to see!

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4 Smart Money Moves to Plan for Financial Security

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If you’ve taken any kind of personal finance course, you probably know about the importance of an emergency fund to your overall financial health. In 2021, that limit is $140,000 for individuals and $208,000 for married people who file their taxes jointly. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors.

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A Rise in Independent Workers Highlights Trends and Concerns Facing the Gig Economy

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Freelancers face the future One of Freelancers Union’s key pieces of work right now is the Freelance Isn’t Free Act , currently enacted in New York City and a handful of other cities to legally require contracts between freelancers and clients.

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines workplace harassment as “unwelcome or offensive conduct that is detrimental to an employer’s work performance, professional advancement, and/or mental health.”. As of 2021 , only 17 U.S. states had a mandate requiring employers to provide sexual harassment training.

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