How to Update Benefits Policies to Better Support Indigenous Workers Indigenous workers are a valuable part of the global workforce, yet they often face unique challenges in the workplace. Indigenous workers may face discrimination, a lack of access to resources, and cultural barriers. It is the responsibility of employers to ensure that their workplace is […]

Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Steady The weekly jobless claims report is an important economic indicator for assessing the health of the labor market. This week, the U.S. Department of Labor released its report for the week ending May 27, which showed a slight increase of 2,000 from the previous week. This is the second week […]

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently proposed a pilot program for small employers to remotely verify I-9 forms. This news has the potential to drastically change how Human Resources (HR) professionals across the country manage I-9 compliance. Remotely verifying I-9s is beneficial for both employers and employees because it streamlines the onboarding process […]

Introduction California is one of the states that provide higher standards when it comes to evaluating the enforceability of arbitration agreements. In recent decisions, California’s Court of Appeal has examined the legal standard for determining unconscionability in these agreements. As Human Resources professionals, it is important to understand the underlying principles behind these recent rulings […]

Capture What Employees Know Before They Leave the Company As a Human Resources executive of a fortune 500 company, one of my most important responsibilities is to ensure that my organization is leveraging the knowledge and expertise of its employees. When an employee leaves the company, it is critically important to capture as much of […]