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2025 HR Compliance Checklist: What U.S. HR Leaders Must Do Today

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Companies must review policies related to remote work, employee rights, and job posting requirements to align with new legislative mandates. Ongoing monitoring of state-specific laws and global labor regulations is essential as businesses adapt to a changing legal environment. What HR Leaders Need to Do Now: 1.Reassess the CROWN Act ).

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Proposed “Right to Disconnect” California Law Could Ban After-Hours Work Communication

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APRIL 4, 2024

However, The Washington Post reports that the proposed legislation faces opposition from groups like the California Chamber of Commerce — which warns of potential legal complexities and questions the bill’s effectiveness in changing work arrangements and habits. If enacted, the 31 st state of the U.S.

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The Right To Disconnect May Soon Come To The U.K.

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JUNE 21, 2024

Labour Party is proposing a “right to switch off” legislation as part of its New Deal for Working People. The proposal, reminiscent of the “right to disconnect” legislation seen in countries including Australia , France, Spain, Belgium , and proposed in the U.S. A recent survey of 1,250 employed U.K.

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Brookings Institute Professor Makes The Case For Taxing AI To Protect The Future Of Work

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MAY 14, 2024

Concern surrounding the technology’s increasing impact has led experts like University of Massachusetts Associate Professor of Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs Michael J. As technologies become more developed, innovative policies will be important for safeguarding the workforce.

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U.K. Government Takes Another Big Step Towards Four-Day Workweek

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AUGUST 30, 2024

The Independent reports that a proposed piece of legislation , driven by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and supported by trade unions, would allow employees to squeeze their regular working hours into four days, instead of five. Education Minister Jacqui Smith has been clarifying these proposals to media outlets.

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Why Muting Your Work Notifications Could Be The Healthiest Thing You Do This Year

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

These proposals are supported by employees and mental health advocates but opposed by some business lobbies due to concerns over flexibility and productivity. However, changing workplace culture to accommodate this requires clear communication and policy changes.

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The Return to Office Debate Casts a Shadow Over the Global Workforce

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

has largely left the decision to individual companies, leading to a plethora of return to office policies. Legislation also plays an important role in guiding company policies, more so in European nations. For example, while the U.K. has a high rate of remote work, France leans more towards traditional office settings.

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4 Monumental Ways Banning Noncompete Clauses Will Transform The Future Of Work

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JANUARY 18, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposal that would ban noncompete clauses, which are contracts that can prohibit employees at a company from job jumping within their career field, trading company insights, and more. . Research from the Economic Policy Institute shows 49.4%

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U.K. Court Rules Against “Fire and Rehire” Practices in Landmark Employee Rights Dispute

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Tesco has lost a high-profile legal battle in the U.K. over its controversial “fire and rehire” policies, setting a precedent that may reshape how businesses balance flexibility with fair labor standards in the future of work. The U.K.’s The ruling also has far reaching impact on the U.K.’s

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Way Beyond The 9-to-5: Could A 70-Hour Workweek Ever Be A Good Thing?

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JANUARY 21, 2024

While there’s been much talk about the sought-after four-day workweek, or even the five-day, 32-hour workweek, have you heard of the proposed 70-hour workweek? Globally, there are variations in legal workweek lengths, with countries such as Mexico, India, and South Korea permitting longer than the typical 40-hour weeks.

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Will AI Make The Five-Day Workweek History By 2033? All Signs Point To Yes

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JUNE 13, 2024

workers currently support the notion of a four-day workweek and companies are increasingly embracing the four-day workweek policy after successful trial initiatives. Congressman Mark Takano proposed a 32-hour workweek bill to improve efficiency for all skill levels across the workforce. Reports indicate that 92% of U.S. In 2023, U.S.

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Employment law five years after COVID: what’s changed?

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MARCH 5, 2025

While COVID brought emergency measures such as furlough, the legal framework underpinning employment has remained largely intact. What has shifted, however, is the prominence of certain legal rights and protections for the employee especially around health and safety, flexible working. Whats next?

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The AI Revolution Liberating Workers From The Office

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AUGUST 4, 2023

As AI systems become increasingly sophisticated and autonomous, questions arise about who is legally responsible when an AI system makes an error or causes harm. This could lead to unfair treatment of certain individuals or groups, resulting in legal and ethical concerns.

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UK Government set to ditch ‘right to switch off’ and make concessions on other employment rights

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MARCH 3, 2025

The government is set to abandon plans to introduce a legal right for employees to switch off outside working hours, in a move aimed at easing the burden of Labours employment reforms on businesses. The policy was a key element of Sir Keir Starmers pledge to establish a new deal for working people.

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Members of European Parliament back charter to ‘revolutionise workplace wellbeing’

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JULY 4, 2023

Under the Charter, MEPs are calling to modernise Europe’s policy approach to workplace wellbeing by focusing on solutions across four themes: (1) life beyond work, (2) social connection, (3) privacy and trust, and (4) digital wellness.

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Stress, anxiety and a beamish response to it all

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APRIL 29, 2024

We now have a policy of not offering ourselves as an outlet for any of the deluge of comment pieces and surveys that are published each year to accompany the various days – and increasingly weeks – dedicated to certain conditions like stress and anxiety. They are a gift both to and from the PR industry.

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Crypto’s creep into the workplace is creating concerns

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MAY 4, 2022

Cryptocurrencies aren’t legal tender. State payday laws, on the other hand, do require employees to be paid in legal tender; they can’t be paid with script, tokens, or similar media. You can have a policy against paying employees in crypto and it probably won’t be a deal-breaker for the vast majority of employees. It’s happened.

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The Do’s And Don’ts Of Digital Document Management Systems (DMS)

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JULY 5, 2013

With flexible working and Bring your own Device (BOYD) policies becoming the norm, it is increasingly difficult for business owners to keep track of one of their most valuable company assets, i.e. their business-related documentation. Do you need an onsite, hosted or hybrid solution? dependant to a large extent on the above.

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Freelancers Under Fire: Legislation Threatens Gig Economy Workers

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JULY 7, 2023

The proposed federal law includes the ABC test, like the one from a California bill. Those working in the gig economy were three votes away from a verdict that could upend their livelihoods when proposed legislation last went up for a vote in Congress. The proposed federal law includes the ABC test, like the one from California.

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AI Probably Won’t Take Your Job In 2024

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

These kinds of concerns have led top technology firms that are heavily invested into AI technologies — including Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon — to commit to AI safeguards proposed by President Joe Biden’s administration. Leaders at these companies also committed to meeting with the government to help guide public policy.

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The FTC Banned Noncompetes—What Does That Mean for Businesses and Employees?

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MAY 2, 2024

The only exception to this is for senior executives within a company or those earning more than $151,164 annually and who are in a policy-making position. Chamber of Commerce is seeking legal action against the ruling, stating that the FTC is exceeding their administrative authority. Why is the noncompete clause a problem?

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Proposed Senate Tax Bill Would Change Gig Worker Classification and the Gig Economy

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NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Senate Republicans are turning to the gig economy for new revenue to offset their proposed tax cuts. They are including a safe harbor provision for gig workers in their tax bill proposal (for those who are so inclined, see the section starting on page 151 of the document).

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Digital Banking Safety: Navigating the Fintech Landscape

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Despite Revolut’s claims of having “robust protections” to meet legal and regulatory obligations, the high number of fraud reports suggests potential vulnerabilities in their system. Research thoroughly : Investigate the company’s security measures, fraud protection policies and regulatory compliance before signing up.

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How to Seamlessly Shift from a Government Job to the Private Sector

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MARCH 14, 2025

This differs from most government protections , where workers can only be legally dismissed with a stated and documented cause. Be aware of any conflicts of interest Because of the sensitive nature of a lot of government jobs, many federal positions have policies around what you can and cannot do once you leave.

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Here’s What to Consider Before Dating Your Coworker, According to an HR Director

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

From Jim and Pam in The Office to Margaret and Andrew in The Proposal , the tales of office romances are as old as, well, offices. Before diving headfirst into an office romance, its important to evaluate your employee handbook to figure out if your company has any policies on dating within the workplace.

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Elon Musk And Vivek Ramaswamy Push To End Remote Work In Federal Government

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Currently, federal employees’ remote work policies vary by agency, with over 1.3 Though some federal workers have voiced concerns about the proposed changes, many see the initiative as part of a broader effort to streamline government operations. million workers approved for telework, according to the Office of Personnel Management.

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U.S. Social Security Workers Secure Hybrid Work Protections Until 2029

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DECEMBER 5, 2024

Unions are advocating for the extension of existing collective bargaining agreements, fearing potential changes to federal work policies under President-elect Trump, including cuts to the federal workforce and restrictions on telework.

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Why The Battle Over NYC’s Congestion Charge Matters To The Future Of Work

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MARCH 2, 2025

Critics of the charge worry the policy could disproportionately affect low-income workers, small businesses, and neighboring areas. Modelled after similar programs in London, Singapore, and Stockholm, the policy charged drivers up to $9 to enter Manhattans busiest areas. cities, including New York.

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Costco Shareholders Buck Corporate Trends, Overwhelmingly Reject Call For Review Of Diversity Initiatives

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JANUARY 24, 2025

Costco Wholesale shareholders voted strongly against a proposal requesting a report on the risks of maintaining its diversity and inclusion initiatives, the U.S. company said on Thursday, sending a message running counter to the intense scrutiny many such corporate policies face. Last year, shareholder resolutions at U.S. ” U.S.

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Trump Urges Apple To Ignore Shareholder Vote, Calls DEI Policies A “Hoax”

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Apple to scrap its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, a day after the iPhone maker’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly to keep them in the face of growing pushback from conservative groups. Supporters of the policies say they address longstanding bias, inequity and discrimination.

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U.S. Firms Cold On Diversity Before Trump, Results Marginal At Best

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JANUARY 27, 2025

“The legal and policy landscape surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the United States is changing,” Meta said in a Jan. 10 internal memo reviewed by Reuters. On Friday, retailer Target became the latest high-profile U.S. name to roll back its diversity programs.

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Expert Explains The Deep Future Of Work Consequences Of The Trump Administration’s Attack On The Labor Department

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MARCH 31, 2025

My interview with leaders of AFGE Local 2391 which represents federal employees in the Departments Pacific Region reveal the dire consequences of proposed workforce reductions, early retirement offers, and ideological shifts in governance. Such policies seem at odds with the administrations supposed intention to combat antisemitism.

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Trump Order Tees Up Opportunity To Say “You’re Fired!” To 50,000 Government Workers

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JANUARY 21, 2025

The order, which is largely identical to one Trump issued late in his first term, is already facing a lawsuit by a major union and is likely to trigger more legal challenges. It applies to jobs “of a confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character.” What Does The Order Do?

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Red States’ Return-to-Office Orders Put Political Theater Over Data, Expert Warns

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MARCH 13, 2025

Republican-led states are rolling back flexible work policies for government employees, despite evidence showing remote and hybrid work boost efficiency and reduce costs. Research shows remote workers are more productive, yet red-state leaders continue to ignore evidence in favor of rigid office policies. Nebraskas Gov.

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2025 HR Compliance Checklist: What U.S. HR Leaders Must Do Today

Proposed “Right to Disconnect” California Law Could Ban After-Hours Work Communication

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Costco Shareholders Buck Corporate Trends, Overwhelmingly Reject Call For Review Of Diversity Initiatives

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