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Legislative lowdown: Supreme Court may dismantle job protections for independent agency heads

The decision, which is expected in 2026, is likely to affect a number of federal agencies, including those tasked with protecting US workers.


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How HR can approach disciplining workers over social media posts

Employers should enforce social media policies consistently, one employment lawyer explains.


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Legislative lowdown: Judge postpones ending temporary protections for migrants living in US

The Department of Homeland Security was set to end temporary protections for migrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, but a federal judge postponed the terminations.


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World of HR: Chinese company backtracks after mandating employees marry

Workers were told they would lose their jobs if they weren’t married by the end of September.


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The Messenger was sued for alleged WARN Act violations

Certain employers are required to give workers advance notice of layoffs under both federal and New York State law.


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Four compliance issues to consider as layoffs tick up

As job cuts continue into 2024, here are four rules HR must comply with when layoffs occur.


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Legislative lowdown: NY, NJ pass new protections for unemployed, service workers

The northeastern states recently passed laws granting protections to workers who are terminated, or work for a business experiencing a change in ownership.

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