Kate Tornone
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Workers can use FMLA to reduce their hours indefinitely, DOL says
WHD’s response represents its first publicly available opinion letter in years. → Read More
DOL to alert teachers, care workers to new breast milk pumping rights
Congress expanded workplace pumping rights to millions more workers late last year, guaranteeing them the time and space to pump during the workday. → Read More
Young adults with degrees say they need more real-world training
Still, employers have said they view degrees as the less risky option — even while acknowledging they can be a poor indicator of an applicant’s skills. → Read More
The Talent Textbook: 3 ways to fight burnout amid hiring freezes
Even with a tight budget, HR can work to ensure employees aren’t spread so thin that they become flight risks. → Read More
Lawsuit alleges Honda improperly estimated employee hours following Kronos outage
The employer told HR Dive it is still working to address issues stemming from the December 2021 event. → Read More
Suit alleges Paycor misclassified more than 100 employees
The putative collective action seeks back pay, interest and damages. → Read More
States loosen limits on teen workers to mitigate talent shortage
Employers have long turned to automated or self-serve options to lower labor costs. But the labor shortage is driving additional measures. → Read More
When hard skills are hard to come by, employers say they hire lifelong learners
Despite recession fears, Tuesday’s U.S. Job Openings and Labor Turnover report revealed that employers are still grappling with a tight talent market. → Read More
Subpar DEI efforts threaten retention, survey finds
Diversity and inclusion strategies should include accountability measures, sources have told HR Dive. → Read More
Job ads speak volumes. Does yours say workers with disabilities need not apply?
There are a few steps HR pros can take to ensure descriptions of essential functions don't amount to dog whistles for ableism. → Read More
OSHA pulls temporary vaccine rule, says permanent mandate is in the works
The agency also asked the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to dismiss challenges to the ETS as moot. → Read More
Thinking of reclassifying workers to avoid the vaccine mandate? It's a 'terrible' idea
Recategorizing employees as independent contractors is not a good strategy, according to one human resources expert. → Read More
Virtual interviews cut time-to-hire, cementing role in hiring, employers say
Employers that move efficiently through the hiring process may enjoy a recruiting edge. → Read More
OSHA recommends masks for many vaccinated workers
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content. → Read More
Dollar Tree advertises worker safety in warehouse hiring push
Despite widespread layoffs early in the pandemic, workers seem to have retained their collective power. → Read More
Expect 'renewed attention' on systemic discrimination, EEOC chair says
The agency also will focus on pay equity in the coming years, Charlotte Burrows said during an ABA conference. → Read More
Biden gives OSHA 2 weeks to issue new coronavirus guidance
The president also asked the agency to reconsider its decision to skip emergency temporary standards. → Read More
Sector-based training brings strong returns for workers, research shows
Poaching concerns may dissuade employers from training for transferable skills, however, researchers said. → Read More
DOL regs will allow non-tipped workers into tip pools
The bill also, however, makes clear that managers and employers cannot take gratuities meant for employees. → Read More
IRS won't increase employee 401(k) contribution limits for 2021
Employers have long struggled to encourage employee participation in retirement accounts — and many feel an increasing responsibility to do so. → Read More