A growing number of HR leaders say people-focused policies are under threat as they face mounting pressure to implement return-to-office (RTO) mandates, address cultural divides, and prepare workforces for rapid …
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Employment LawFeaturedPayroll
Michigan business owner admits to filing false tax return, evading payroll taxes
A Michigan business owner has pleaded guilty to underreporting more than $6 million in income and failing to pay payroll taxes on cash wages paid to employees, the U.S. Department …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Jobless claims inch upward as labor market remains stable: Department of Labor
Initial claims for U.S. unemployment benefits ticked up slightly last week, but broader indicators suggest continued labor market stability, according to data released Thursday by the Department of Labor. For …
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Employment LawFeatured
EEOC seeks court order after freight company withholds information in pregnancy bias probe
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed its first subpoena enforcement action under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, seeking a court order against an Illinois-based freight company that refused …
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FeaturedGlobal HR NewsImmigration
Could the U.S. lose ‘disillusioned’ health care workers to Canada?
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Canadian Medical Association is calling on the federal government to fast-track immigration and licensing for American health professionals amid a spike in interest from those disillusioned by upheaval in …
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BenefitsFeatured
Providing farmworkers with health insurance is worth it for their employers − new research
By John Lowrey, Northeastern University; Timothy Richards, Arizona State University, and Zachariah Rutledge, Michigan State University Agricultural employers who provide farmworkers with health insurance earn higher profits, even after accounting …
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FeaturedOpinion
Cities that want to attract business might want to focus less on financial incentives and more on making people feel safe
By Kaitlyn DeGhetto, University of Dayton and Zachary Russell, Xavier University To attract business investment, American cities and states offer companies billions of dollars in incentives, such as tax credits. …
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FeaturedMental HealthOpinion
Colorado’s early childhood education workers face burnout and health disparities, but a wellness campaign could help
By Jini Puma, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Charlotte Farewell, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus A lot of research has been done on the outcomes of young …
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A new survey suggests a widespread knowledge gap in the tech sector when it comes to artificial intelligence, with 79% of workers admitting they pretend to know more about AI …
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FeaturedTraining and Development
Newsom unveils plan to expand career access beyond college degrees
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberGov. Gavin Newsom has released a new statewide strategy aimed at helping Californians — including those without college degrees — access high-paying, fulfilling careers through improved workforce training, hands-on learning, …
