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Key Reduction in Force Considerations for Manufacturing Employers as Layoffs Mount

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The strong jobs report recently released by the federal government included a surprising twist: it showed the manufacturing industry lost over 34,000 jobs in the past two months, standing now as one of the weakest industry...more

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[Virtual Event] 40th Annual Employment Law Update - October 24th, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm ET

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Sometimes it seems employers are awash with new employment laws and regulations that require effective HR help to navigate. This year’s 40th ELU is designed to update employers on developments like the new proposed EEOC...more

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Las indemnizaciones por despido en Alemania: Mitos, Realidades y Acciones

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Aunque muchos lo desconocen, los empleados en Alemania no tienen en automático un derecho a una indemnización por despido. Sin embargo, la ley ofrece oportunidades para obtenerla bajo ciertas condiciones. Este artículo...more

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Demystifying Severance in Germany: Key Strategies for Smooth Exits

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Navigating severance in Germany can be challenging for U.S. employers, as it involves strict legal frameworks, works council negotiations, and potential financial risks. While severance pay isn't automatically guaranteed,...more

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Despidos en Alemania: Guía legal para empresas provenientes de los Estados Unidos

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Descubre los aspectos esenciales del proceso de despido en Alemania en nuestra guía legal para empresas estadounidenses. Conoce las estrictas leyes laborales, desde la necesidad de razones válidas para despedir hasta la...more

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Mastering Employee Terminations in Germany: A Practical Guide for U.S. Employers

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Navigating Germany's strict termination and severance rules can be daunting for U.S.-based companies. Unlike in the U.S., German law requires valid reasons for termination, formal warnings, and strict adherence to notice...more

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Eye on Privacy August Shows Slow Full-Time Hiring Speed, Abundant Contractor Opportunities

On August’s Eye on Privacy webinar, TRU Staffing Partners’ Founder and CEO Jared Coseglia was joined by guest host Robin Andruss, Chief Privacy Officer of Skyflow....more

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Key Reduction in Force Considerations for Construction Employers

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The construction industry is seeing a drop in job openings but also in layoffs, according to new data from labor experts. But as part of an industry with one of the highest layoff rates, it’s crucial for construction...more

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Comprehensive FAQs For Employers on Hurricanes and Other Workplace Disasters: 2024 Edition

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This detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions, fully updated for 2024, addresses the workplace-related issues facing employers in the wake of hurricane-related disasters. In addition to legal obligations you need to...more

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Terminating Employees? Ignoring State And Local Wage Laws Can Cost You

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Terminating employees can be a daunting task. Failing to follow your state or local rules when terminating an employee can make the task exponentially more difficult and expensive. When a business plans on firing or laying...more

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The Labor Law Insider - NLRB Remedies: “Draconian” Says the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Thryv

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Labor Law Insider host Tom Godar engages in a lively discussion with guests Trecia Moore, Megann McManus, and Terry Potter regarding remedies in matters involving unfair labor practice charges. The centerpiece of our...more

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[Event] 40th Annual Employment Law Update - July 16th, Hampton, VA

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Sometimes it seems employers are awash with new employment laws and regulations that require effective HR help to navigate. This year’s 40th ELU is designed to update employers on developments like the new proposed EEOC...more

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The New Jersey Mini-WARN Act Amendments - One Year Later

One year has passed since sweeping amendments to the New Jersey mini-WARN Act (officially known as the “Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act”) (NJ WARN) took effect on April 10, 2023. Mass layoff...more

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Surging Construction Job Vacancies Signal Need to Reevaluate Labor Practices

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According to a recent ConstructionDive.com article, construction job openings soared in January 2024 marking over a 40% increase from the same period in 2023. Essentially there were approximately 120,000 more construction job...more

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British Columbia, Canada Appeal Court Rejects Employer’s Frustration Defence in Circumstances Connected to COVID-19

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In Aldergrove Duty Free Shop Ltd. v. MacCallum, 2024 BCCA 28, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (BCCA) dismissed an employer’s appeal when it agreed with the lower court that the employer could not use the frustration...more

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5 Things Employers Should Know About COBRA and Severance Agreements as Layoffs Loom

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As we edge into the second quarter of 2024, we continue to see a steady stream of layoff announcements — and employers are still feeling the fallout of pandemic-related hiring frenzies, unpredictable economic conditions, and...more

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Can You Lay Off Remote Workers First? 4 Key Considerations for Employers Facing RIFs

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Here’s the scenario: You were just told that your company needs to reduce its workforce by 10%, and it’s your job to put together an action plan for this grim assignment. But there’s a catch. The leadership team wants you to...more

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"Watch Me Get Fired" Videos Are Going Viral: 7 Tips for Employers to Navigate New Trend

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A scroll through social media will quickly reveal that we’re in a new workplace era where the stigma attached to being fired or laid off is waning and many people are seeking solidarity online. In recent viral posts on...more

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Compliance with WARN for Remote Workers

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Assignment of remote workers under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) is a complex and unsettled issue, which could be subject to legal challenge. WARN requires employers to provide written notice at...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: December 2023 #2

Tuesday, December 5, 2023: JOLTS Report – Job Openings Decreased by 617k in September, Rate Decreased to 5.3% - Confirming that the U.S. jobs market is continuing to shrink (as the Federal Reserve hopes to help tame...more

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Nouveautés sur l’information des salariés, l’épargne salariale et les licenciement économiques

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Notre équipe sociale fait le point sur les actualités du mois d’octobre : de la publication du décret relatif aux nouvelles informations que l’employeur doit délivrer aux salariés aux trois arrêts relatifs à la conclusion...more

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Hospitality and Service Industries Should Be On Alert For Extended COVID-19 Re-Hire Rights

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Employees in certain covered hospitality and service sectors, who were laid-off for reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic, were granted another year of extended re-hire rights through December 31, 2025 under Senate Bill...more

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Navigating Employee Vacation Pay and Accrual in California: A Guide for Employers

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As reported in last month’s CDF Wage & Hour Task Force blog post, a recent Ninth Circuit panel in Harstein v. Hyatt Corporation, held that employees who were “laid off” at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, March 2020,...more

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Here Are the Top 10 New Laws Coming Soon to California Workplaces and 5 Key Bills the Governor Surprisingly Vetoed

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California employers know that the new year inevitably brings new workplace laws that are finalized at the end of the state’s legislative session in the fall. This year, state lawmakers considered over 2,700 bills – the most...more

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Private Equity Firm's De Facto Control Over Employer May Lead to Liability Over Termination Notices

As with many federal labor laws, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act imposes obligations on employers. In most situations, the employer is the entity listed on the employees’ W-2. However, in some...more

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