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U.S. Telework Success Story Faces Uncertain Future

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Department of Labor is among the agencies navigating this terrain, with policies that increasingly pull workers back to the office. Beyond safeguarding public health, it revealed unexpected benefits: increased productivity, reduced costs, and greater work-life balance/employee satisfaction.

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

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Companies must review policies related to remote work, employee rights, and job posting requirements to align with new legislative mandates. Update Anti-Discrimination Policies Californias new anti-discrimination laws expand the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyles (e.g.,

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Challenges Mounting For Employers As ADA Mental Health Rights Clash With RTO Mandates

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The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates that employers must provide reasonable accommodations — which could include remote work — for employees with disabilities, including mental health conditions. Employers must engage in a cooperative process with employees who request accommodations for mental health conditions,” says Sonderling. “If

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Gen AI Outperformed Our Expectations

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Tammy Kenber , Chief Human Resources Officer at UC Davis and UC Davis Health, doesnt strike you as someone prone to hyperbole. For a public research university with nearly 40,000 employees, straddling both an academic institution and an expansive health system, digital transformation is never simple.

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Two-Thirds Of Japanese Companies Struggling As Aging Workforce Drives Labor Crisis

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“It goes without saying this drives up personnel costs, but it could even pose a business continuity risk,” a manager at a railroad operator wrote in the survey. This trend in investment priority among Japanese firms aligns with the government’s policy of seeking economic growth through higher wages and investments.

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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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In a notable legal settlement, a facility management company agreed to pay $47,500 to settle an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Belval, who has multiple health issues, including a heart defect and severe anxiety, argued he was at increased risk for COVID-19.

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Labor Crunch Pushes Japan To Reform Policy That Discourages Women From Working More Hours

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Policymakers are expected to pass legislation on Friday that would require part-time workers to pay into pension and health-insurance schemes, essentially scaling back exemptions now seen as a major disincentive for women to work longer hours or advance their careers. million dependent spouses, 98% of whom are women.

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