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Remote Work Tax Debate Settled by Ohio Supreme Court Decision

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The ruling marks a pivotal moment in how cities might navigate the evolving landscape of remote work and its implications for local tax policies — balancing the financial health of cities with the tax obligations of remote workers.

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Hefty fine for Amazon has implications for employee surveillance policy

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The regulator was particularly concerned with employee surveillance practices that it deemed to be at odds with workers’ rights in relation to health and safety, as well as regarding the protection of their personal and private lives. All companies must consider whether it is legally sound and justifiable to be monitoring staff.

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Half of work related illness is down to stress, depression or anxiety

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Nearly two million workers in Great Britain reported suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, according the latest annual statistical report from the UK’s Health and Safety Executive. There were an estimated 875,000 cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2022/23. An estimated 35.2

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What Every Business Needs To Know About The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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29, 2022, and it was recently passed by Congress as an amendment to the FY23 Federal Spending Bill. By providing support and protections for pregnant workers, these laws aim to promote women’s health, economic stability, and equal opportunities in the workplace. This pivotal piece of legislation instructs U.S.

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

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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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Freelancers Under Fire: Legislation Threatens Gig Economy Workers

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The original PRO Act passed in the House of Representatives in 2020, and then again in 2022. The overarching fear and uncertainty felt by many working within the gig economy regarding federal policy began with a trial-run piece of California legislation known as Assembly Bill 5 (AB5). The PRO Act was reintroduced by Sen.

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