Mediation
Congressman Pete Stauber (R-MN) and Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) have introduced the Faster Labor Contracts Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at ensuring that employers negotiate collective bargaining agreements with new unions in a timely manner. The legislation seeks to address the current practice of employers delaying negotiations on first contracts,
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
Workers
The 1 July 2025 Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules outlines the first changes to the Skilled Worker route since the publication of the White Paper on reform of UK immigration in May. The changes will come into effect on 22 July 2025 and apply to workers sponsored before
Workers
Senator Ron Wyden cosponsored a bipartisan legislation to end subminimum wage and prohibit employers from underpaying workers with disabilities. This move comes as a response to the Trump administration's plan to reinstate subminimum wage, which was previously prohibited by a proposed rule issued by the Biden administration. The
Employers
The National Social Security Scheme (NSS) in Zimbabwe is set to roll out from April 1 next year, with all workers contributing 4 percent of their gross income. The scheme aims to provide financial support to workers during retirement, sickness, and maternity, and will initially exclude the army, National Railways
Workers
In a tight labor market, attracting and retaining talent has become a top priority for global employers. A new report from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) sheds light on what drives worker relocation decisions. While competitive pay remains a key factor, relocation decisions are shaped by a wider
Workers
Most workers globally remain inadequately protected in the digital workplace, with over 162 countries enacting data protection laws. The International Labour Organization (ILO) warns that existing privacy regimes are designed for consumer settings and fail to reflect the unequal relationship between employers and employees. Workers are increasingly subject to digital
Workers
The Turkish government has introduced amendments to the Social Security and General Health Insurance Law and Certain Other Laws, expanding the occupational health and safety (OHS) obligations of small businesses with fewer than 50 employees classified as low hazard. Previously, employers were required to provide OHS training, conduct risk assessments,
Workers
The Standard Insurance Company has announced a partnership with BenefitEd, a leading provider of student loan repayment and college savings services, to offer customized education assistance products to employers. This collaboration aims to help employees manage the cost of education, particularly millennials and Gen Xers who carry the lion'
Workers
As the workplace continues to evolve, a growing generational divide is reshaping expectations for air quality and health. The 2025 International Day of Clean Air Survey from Fellowes reveals that Millennials and Gen Z employees are more than twice as likely as Baby Boomers to worry about the long-term health
Workers
In a push to reduce the negative impact of non-compete agreements on American workers, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) have reintroduced the Workforce Mobility Act, bipartisan legislation that aims to limit the use of such clauses. According to the senators, these agreements negatively impact almost
Workers
In Turkey, employees who take extended sick leave may face the risk of their employment contract being terminated by their employer. Article 25/I(b) of the Labour Law No. 4857 provides the employer with the right to terminate the contract without notice if the employee's illness or
