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Tackling the Pay Gap in Poland: From “Nice to Have” to Essential

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Poland and other EU countries will have to implement the principles of equal pay and transparency into their laws by June 7, 2026, to comply with Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and Council of May 10, 2023,...more

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Wage ‘Dollarisation’: balancing inflation and talent retention

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With both the Argentinean and Venezuelan economies tackling high inflation, employers are taking novel steps to promote talent retention....more

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Clueless in the Cubicle

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The Journal's recent piece about managing employees with misperceptions about their employment self-worth reminds us once again why honest and timely performance feedback makes good business sense. I have written before about...more

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House Tax Bill Would Greatly Accelerate Employee Retention Credit Filing Deadlines

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The current draft of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 includes a proposed provision that would dramatically accelerate the deadline to file claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) to January...more

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New Year, New Obligations in British Columbia to Maintain Employment for (Some) Injured Workers

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On January 1, 2024, changes to British Columbia’s Workers Compensation Act, introducing a duty to accommodate and maintain employment for certain injured workers, came into effect. For details on the rest of the changes...more

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IRS Launches Voluntary Disclosure Program Allowing Businesses to Avoid Penalties if They Pay Back a Portion of Incorrectly Claimed...

On Dec. 21, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched a new Voluntary Disclosure Program that allows businesses to pay back only a portion of funds in satisfaction of the full amount of credit that they received based...more

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The Ageing Workforce

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In the context of a rapidly changing world of work, one of the most prominent and pervasive trends is the ageing of the working population, which is dramatic in many parts of the world....more

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Water Cooler Talk: Insights From 'The Bear' on Right and Wrong Ways to Manage Employees

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“The Bear” on Hulu takes a close look at the intricacies of people management, generational challenges of today’s workforce, and how to communicate with employees to get the best from them. The show could be a playbook for...more

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Youth, skills leave Peru

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Instability, whether in terms of politics, the economy and public safety, is not directly related to the labour market. But it does, of course, influence it. A recent BBC report showed that more than 420,000 Peruvians left...more

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DJC Op-Ed: Affordable Benefit Ideas to Help Employers Increase Worker Retention

Any employers muddling through the most confounding labor shortage the construction industry has seen in decades probably have already seen dozens of articles with advice on how to best attract, incentivize, and retain...more

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Client Advisory: ERTC Moratorium

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Because of the large number of inappropriate claims for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), the IRS has stopped receiving applications for those credits beginning on September 14, 2023. The moratorium will continue at...more

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Skilled Labor Shortage in Germany – Creative Solutions for Retaining Key Employees and Attracting New Ones

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In Germany there are currently more job vacancies than ever before. The shortage of skilled workers has arguably become the biggest brake on the economy. This is reason enough to take a look at possible solutions from an...more

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IRS Chief Counsel Issues GLAMon ERC Supply-Chain Disruption Eligibility

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Section 2301 of the CARES Act, as amended, permits employers to claim employee retention credits (“ERCs”) if they meet certain requirements. Under one of those requirements, an employer may claim an ERC if the employer’s...more

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Water Cooler Talk: Quiet Quitting Insights From 'Seinfeld'

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George Costanza, a character from the classic sitcom "Seinfeld," is the original "quiet quitter," a term used for employees who do the bare minimum at work. Hear from the master himself... Originally published in Law360 -...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

What Are Stay Interviews? Questions, Tips, & More For Today’s People Leaders

Stay interviews are a controversial topic for many. Some people love them, and some people hate them. There are good reasons for both sides of the argument, but hiring costs a lot, so more people are thinking about them. Most...more

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Dutch Court Finds Employer Discriminated by Not Renewing an Employment Contract Due to Pregnancy

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In the Netherlands, a pregnant employee was told that her fixed-term employment contract would not be renewed. A day after the notice, her manager informed her by WhatsApp that the reason was that she was absent a lot and she...more

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Qualifying for the Employee Retention Credit and Partial Shutdowns

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IRS Warnings - The IRS continues to issue warnings alerting employers to be wary of promoters aggressively pushing schemes to claim the employee retention credit (the ERC). The IRS has also added these promoter claims to its...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

Don’t Forget the Employee Experience!

While the pandemic may be behind us, many employees in manufacturing workplaces who worked on the front lines during the last few years, may be having difficulty remaining engaged at work and satisfied with their job. Whether...more

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EntertainHR: Top 10 Most-Viewed Posts of 2022

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As 2022 winds down, our EntertainHR blog approaches its eight-year anniversary next month. As we’ve adapted to the new world of work—be it remote, hybrid, or in person—HR pros gain new perspectives on what not to do in the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Who is a Manager or Supervisor Excluded from California’s Healthcare Worker Retention Payment Program?

In a recent blog post, we described general registration and application considerations for employers seeking to enroll in California’s new Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 Retention Payment Program (the “WRP”)...more

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Addressing Wage Compression to Attract and Retain Talent

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Pay transparency continues to be a focal point this year. With 10 states having implemented salary range requirements for job listings, it’s paramount that employers manage pay policies and practices that promote fair pay in...more

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Quiet Quitting, Mouse-Jigglers, Career Polygamy?? Should Employers Be Worried?

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“Quiet quitting,” “career polygamy,” “overemployment,” “mouse-jigglers,” and “DJs for work meetings”? Social media has exploded with stories of employees rejecting “hustle culture,” reclaiming work-life balance, and...more

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Don’t Jump to Conclusions: Why Your Employees May Be Quiet Quitting

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Have you googled the term “quiet quitter” or “quiet quitting” recently? The sheer number of videos and other posts addressing it, analyzing it, complaining about it, lauding it, and advising on it on news sites and social...more

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WPI Labor Day Report 2022

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I. The State of the U.S. Workforce - In the early months of the pandemic, jobs declined by a staggering 22.2 million. The good news is that jobs recovery has been on the rise since February 2020. In July, the number of...more

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How should employers react to the UK government’s recent announcements around menopause?

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Menopause affects 51% of the population and women of menopausal age are the fastest growing group in the workforce. The UK government’s legislative approach to supporting women in the workplace going through menopause,...more

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