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My Take: Macroeconomic uncertainty makes a return thanks to the coronavirus

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In 2001, the recession was already in its sixth month when the attack occurred. Which sector can pick up the mantle borne by the carmakers nearly 20 years ago and keep consumers and businesses spending as the virus runs its course remains to be seen. Make sure you’re in compliance with the law. Communicate honestly.

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DOL Issues First Opinion Letters in 9 Years, Provides Clarity on FMLA and FLSA Matters

HR Daily Advisor

These breaks amounted to a total of 2 hours’ lost work over the course of the day, so the employer essentially asked which principle prevails—the FLSA’s requirement that short breaks be compensable or the FMLA’s provision of leave on an unpaid basis? Prior to joining BLR, Ms. Follow Holly Jones on Google+.

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A Shifting Landscape of Workplace Challenges

EverFi - HR

As organizations review and re-review their remote work, health and safety, and diversity and inclusion policies and practices, navigating the complex legal landscape related to accommodations, harassment, and discrimination–all while supporting a positive workplace culture–is crucial. Earlier in his career, he was 1 of 5 U.S.

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States Expand Pregnancy Accommodation Requirements: Nevada and Washington

HR Daily Advisor

First, of course, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to assist a qualified individual with a disability in performing the essential functions of her job. Here, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) may come into play. Well, maybe …. Prior to joining BLR, Ms.

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Biden’s labor agenda: what you need to know as an employer

Workable

The Trump rule required the EEOC to provide employers with a written summary of their facts of the case, their legal theory supporting the claims of discrimination, the identity of the reporting party, and criteria used to establish a potential class of affected employees. Biden’s labor agenda: pay attention.