Diversity, Equity & Inclusion or DEI is now a prominent aspect in many workplaces in the United States, and sensitivities on certain issues can differ dramatically between America and other countries.
Effective October 10, 2024, employers in San Diego County must assess compliance with new criminal record screening regulations. The ordinance applies only in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.
The Massachusetts legislature has expanded the reasons employees can use Massachusetts Earned Sick Time through provisions in a larger bill entitled, “An Act Promoting Access to Midwifery Care and Out-of-Hospital Birth Options.”
In today's climate, people get easily fired up when discussing reproductive rights, global conflicts, the economy, gender-affirming care, pronouns, and of course, candidates.
On September 24, 2024, the Pittsburgh City Council passed a new ordinance prohibiting discrimination against an individual’s status as a medical marijuana patient.
Maryland’s Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) Division of Labor and Industry recently announced its publication of the Heat Illness Prevention Standard as a final regulation in the September 20, 2024, edition of the Maryland Register.