Initial filings for unemployment for the week rose to 231,000 for the week ending Nov. 11. That’s an increase of 13,000 from the previous week and a three-month high for new claims, according to data...
NLRB, OSHA partner to protect employees who report workplace violations
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 02, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board and the Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration are teaming up to further protect whistleblowers.
Federal ESG investment rule withstands legal challenge
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 28, 2023
A federal judge has upheld a Biden administration rule that lifts barriers to considering environmental, social and governance factors when employers are selecting 401(k) plans. The decision came after...
New publication guides employers in recruiting, hiring people with disabilities
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 27, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor on Tuesday released a resource guide about recruiting, hiring and employing people with disabilities.