Workers
A recent study from the University of Missouri has exposed significant disparities in eligibility for the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) among Hispanic workers, particularly among those who are non-citizens. The research, published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, highlights the need for a national paid family and
Employers
The Trump administration's sudden implementation of a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas has left employers, students, and workers worldwide in a state of confusion and concern. Introduced on Friday, the fee took effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Sunday, sparking fears that existing visa holders might
Employers
As labor shortages ease in hospitals, employers are facing increasing medical claims and inflation in drug and hospital prices, driving up health care costs nationwide. The average cost per employee is expected to exceed $17,000 in 2026, with a 9.5% increase, according to Aon's annual estimate.
Workers
Conversations about pay have become increasingly critical yet challenging aspects of the modern workplace. A recent report from Payscale sheds light on the significant gaps in perceptions, trust, and confidence around pay, influencing turnover, morale, and negotiation strategies. The findings highlight a complex set of challenges that employers and employees
Workers
Employers who unintentionally misclassified workers as self-employed between 2024 and 2025 may now correct these errors without facing penalties or interest, thanks to a new settlement arrangement offered by Revenue. This opportunity expires on 30 January 2026, and employers must have acted in good faith to be eligible. The arrangement
Employers
The Trump administration's sudden policy changes to the H-1B visa program have caused widespread confusion and concern among employers, students, and workers in the US and abroad. The new policy, which took effect on Sunday, imposes a $100,000 fee on companies that seek to renew their H-1B
Workers
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new skill-based classification system for work permits, categorizing expatriate workers into High-Skill, Skilled, and Basic tiers, based on factors such as qualifications, experience, salary, and age. This shift from the decades-old iqama system aims to modernize the labor market, attract highly skilled workers, and improve
Mediation
A meeting between the Federal Minister of Labor and Social Policy Adnan Delic and the delegation of the Association of Employers of the Federation of BiH has brought a renewed commitment to reforming the labor market, with a focus on improving laws governing employment, mediation, and social security. The parties
Workers
The House Education and Workforce Committee has advanced the EBSA Investigations Transparency Act, a legislation aimed at addressing concerns from employers, plan sponsors, and nonprofits over lengthy and burdensome investigations by the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). The bill, championed by House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, seeks to provide
Mediation
A labour arbitration award has been issued for a renewed collective agreement between United Food and Commercial Workers Local 175 (the Union) and Canterbury Place (the Employer) in Toronto, Ontario. The award, made on June 3, 2024, determines the terms of the collective agreement for a two-year term, effective from
Mediation
After a thorough arbitration process, the Ontario Labour Arbitration Board has issued a decision on the collective agreement between Clarion Nursing Homes (the Employer) and SEIU, Local 1 Canada (the Union). The Board, led by Chair Jasbir Parmar, has established guidelines for the parties to follow in their bargaining, striking
Workers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed two federal lawsuits against a trucking company and an assisted living facility, alleging that they discriminated against pregnant employees by failing to provide reasonable accommodations. The suits, filed in the Northern District of Illinois, claim that the employers forced the
