HR Digest

AUGUST 22, 2024

Federal Trade Commission announced a ban on non-compete agreements across the U.S. Non-compete clauses were frequently added to employment contracts at the start of an employee’s tenure and they were designed to prevent workers from misusing proprietary information for their own benefit or for the benefit of a competitor.

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Ahmed's Universe

JULY 28, 2010

With the current economic crisis, which has thrown millions of workers out of their jobs in the developed world, it is time to stop and ponder. Has it been responsible for increased worker participation in the labor market in the past? The US worker or the French one? Is this medecine the adequate one? Who is now better off?

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 15, 2024

A new poll claims that a significant majority of voters who supported the new Labour government are in favour of transitioning the UK to a shorter working week. According to data collected by Survation and commissioned by The Autonomy Institute , 72 percent of Labour voters back the idea of a four-day work week.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 24, 2024

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has dealt a blow to restrictive employment practices by issuing a final rule that bans most noncompete agreements nationwide. This means millions of American workers will soon have more freedom to leave their current employers for jobs with competitors or even start their own businesses.

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Bayzat

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In 2022, about 42 per cent of workers in the UAE indicated that they would reconsider their employment if their company did not continue to offer long-term remote work options. Sales commissions: Particularly relevant in sectors like real estate, where commissions can form a significant portion of total compensation.

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The Workcomp Writer

MAY 30, 2023

The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Commission has no jurisdiction to determine the scope or limits of chiropractic practice, held the state’s Supreme Court recently in State v. That question was not for the Workers’ Compensation Commission. API appealed to the Commission, which affirmed. White , 2023 Alas.

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HR Digest

APRIL 28, 2024

Exploring the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and its implications, this article delves into the historical context, key provisions, significant amendments, and the pivotal role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in enforcing the act.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 21, 2024

A new report commissioned by Microsoft claims that the scale of administration required of the UK’s public sector is drawing front line workers away from delivering frontline services, and impacting the motivation, engagement and even mental health of large proportions of the public workforce. hours in admin every week, equating to 1.1

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While the use of AI tools in the workplace is rapidly increasing, many organisations are lagging in providing guidance and training in the use of these technologies, according to new survey commissioned by Ricoh Europe. This governance gap comes amidst growing interest within companies to implement automation solutions.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 26, 2024

The law seeks to curb this trend by empowering workers to better balance their work and personal lives. In the UK, the government is reportedly considering similar legislation to address the growing concerns around work-life balance. If that fails, Australia’s Fair Work Commission (FWC) can step in to mediate.

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HR Digest

JUNE 22, 2024

Workers with full-time jobs can work with an additional part-time employer for five hours a day apart from their existing eight-hour commitment to their primary employer. The government had been locked into a hard place that was difficult to climb out of, but things are looking up to a degree.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Commissioned by employee benefits provider Unum UK, the survey of more than 4,000 UK employees revealed that this is costing the economy £11 billion per year through lost productivity, and that the average unhappy, unproductive worker loses nine hours of productive time per week.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Employees also need to be aware of the many regulations, such as the pay equity legislation, in order to understand what the government can do to protect their interests if there are ever any violations that disregard their rights and interests in favor of the company’s own profit and well-being.

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Florida Workers' Comp

AUGUST 23, 2022

The world of workers' compensation is geographic and diverse. There is no workers' compensation "system," but at least 60 systems across the country. Virgin Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Norther Marianna Islands, the Jones Act, and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Act all come to mind.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 3, 2023

and hour and we are waiting for the Low Pay Commission to confirm its recommendation for next year. A pay rise for more than two million workers.” It’s certainly a step in the right direction, but more could and should be done by the government.” At the moment it is £10.42

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Workers' Compensation

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission has issued guidance for workplaces as a first step toward formulating and approving standards for Workplace Impairment Recognition Expert certifications. New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission issues guidance for workplaces , Workers' Compensation Blog, Sept.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 28, 2023

The law bars employers from paying workers of one gender less than those of another for “substantially similar” work. Are your male and female employees given projects or clients with commission or bonus potential on a consistent basis? Classify workers who perform similar tasks consistently.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 17, 2023

But the new survey commissioned by ID Crypt Global reveals that, for the most part, people remain unconvinced that AI is going to replace them in the workplace. The poll of 1,196 UK office workers asked whether or not they have heard of AI and, unsurprisingly, 95 percent said ‘yes’.

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HR Lineup

MAY 4, 2023

Governments, employers, and civil society organizations must take action to address the gender pay gap. This pay gap has significant impacts on both individual workers and the wider economy. This affects their overall economic empowerment and also affects their ability to contribute to society.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Often these claims are part of another complaint, either concerning workplace discrimination or harassment issues and filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or concerning workplace safety issues, which are filed with Fed-OSHA. In 2023, the EEOC saw a record number of retaliation complaints — 46,047, up 20% from 2022.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 16, 2024

A new report commissioned by Microsoft suggests that the UK economy could see a significant boost of £550 billion by 2035 if the country embraces artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology. The report, titled Unlocking the UK’s AI Potential , claims to highlight several ways the technology can benefit the UK economy.

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

DECEMBER 27, 2019

If you are injured in a work-related incident or suffer a work-related illness or disease, you are very likely entitled to workers’ compensation. In Canada, all but one jurisdiction have adopted the Net basis to calculate workers’ compensation payments for temporary disability. The Commission, chaired by John F. Burton, Jr.,

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HR Digest

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) plays a crucial role in enforcing federal laws that prohibit workplace discrimination. By staying ahead of the curve, the agency aims to ensure equal protection for all workers, regardless of their employment arrangements. Here are some valuable resources to consider: 1.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In addition, new rulemaking is likely to be introduced in 2022 that will affect health plans, including non-discrimination rules for wellness plans and new rules governing what must be included on insurance plan ID cards. The main focus is on incentives and if they are discriminatory to some workers. More guidance coming.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 30, 2023

The Skills and Employment Survey 2023 (SES2023), which also involves researchers at UCL, the Universities of Oxford and Surrey and the National Centre for Social Research, will help academics assess the impact of an extraordinary period of turbulence for workers which includes the economic downturn, Cost-of-Living Crisis, Covid-19 and Brexit.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 2, 2023

Two Merseyside local councils, Knowsley Council and Liverpool Council, have committed to paying government commissioned care workers the real living wage , from April 2023 and April 2024, respectively. The UK real living wage is currently set at £10.90, compared with the government living wage of £10.42

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 2, 2023

There is no governing body to oversee its enforcement, so it is up to the company to take legal action against you and prove the terms were violated. According to the Federal Trade Commission , one in every five American workers face non-compete clause restrictions that limit their growth. How to Get Around a Non-compete Clause?

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 8, 2022

Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ), every covered employer must keep certain records for each non-exempt worker (see site for specifics). Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Per the U.S.

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Managing hourly workers during the current COVID-19 pandemic requires careful planning and oversight. That’s especially true for so-called front-line workers who have to physically be present at a worksite. You must pay hourly workers for all time worked. Second, review job responsibilities for hourly workers.

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Florida Workers' Comp

APRIL 28, 2024

The Federal Government last week enacted a regulation to deny people the right to contract in the United States. According to the folks at Cornell University Freedom of contract is the ability of parties to bargain and create the terms of their agreement as they desire without outside interference from the government.

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Higginbotham

MAY 31, 2024

A statutory employee is a worker who would be considered an independent contractor under common law rules but must be treated as an employee for certain tax purposes. Let’s examine how these requirements differ and the responsibilities a business has toward both kinds of workers.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 11, 2021

First, the act prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies, and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in applying for jobs, hiring, firing, and job training. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces Title I of the ADA. Allowing a service animal.

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Florida Workers' Comp

MAY 19, 2022

In a May 2, 2022 press release, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges related to settlements, which may be of interest to the workers' compensation community. The SEC is charged with government oversight of investments and related regulation. See Then Arrested (January 2021).

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Global People Strategist

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Petroleum Commission has implemented new employment notification guidelines for the oil and gas sector that favor local job applicants over foreign applicants. This new employer notification requirement came about as result of an inspection audit carried out by the Petroleum Commission all through the month of June.

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Insperity

MARCH 30, 2021

For the most up-to-date information, please visit the following government websites: Workplace vaccination program – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 vaccination distribution process – U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) EEOC proposed wellness rules.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 20, 2023

Treasury Department rules, businesses with fewer than 20 employees and less than $5 million in annual revenue will have to start reporting ownership and control information to the federal government every year. Starting Jan. 1, 2024 will have 30 days from their formation to file reports.

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

MARCH 12, 2019

I’ve received a lot of questions recently on workers’ compensation healthcare spending in Canada, the US and other countries. Is the workers’ compensation part of that spending similar across nations? Is the workers’ compensation part of that spending similar across nations? See figure at top of this post.]

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