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Changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Programme

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Several significant changes to government policies relating to temporary foreign workers have recently gone into effect in Canada....more

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2023 Health Care Employment Law Year in Review

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Employment matters in the health care industry once again prompted significant attention from federal and state governments in 2023. While much of our 2022 Year in Review discussed how states were beginning to address...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...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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Important economic indicators for employers

Help wanted. Since March 2022, the Federal Reserve has increased its target interest rate from a range of 0.25-0.50 percent to 5.25-5.50 percent, the steepest rate increases in four decades. The purpose of the increases was...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

The two factors critical to employee recruitment and retention

The absence of job dissatisfaction is not job satisfaction. The United States is experiencing a historically tight and transient labor market. Employers seeking to remain competitive in such a market would be wise to...more

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Changing Healthcare Wage Trends: How to Stay Competitive in a Dynamic Market

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With 2023 underway, healthcare organizations continue to prioritize employee retention and recruitment in the face of economic trends impacting the healthcare industry, such as significant staff shortages, employee turnover,...more

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What Is Really Going on With the Labor Market?

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What Employees Really Want and How You Can Attract and Retain Them - Having arrived at our two-year (-ish) pandemic-aversary, we’re in a situation in which hiring criteria for all jobs begins and ends with “Will show up...more

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[Webinar] Annual Construction Law Forum - November 10th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm PDT

You are invited to join Procopio’s Construction & Infrastructure Law attorneys and guest industry speakers on Thursday, November 10, 2022, for an informative half-day webinar focused on the most pressing California...more

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How Employers Can Retain Top Talent

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Employers across all industries are concerned about employee retention in the continuing wake of the “Great Resignation” or the “Big Quit.” According to one of the largest global workforce surveys, 1 in 5 employees plan to...more

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Greater Diversity in Construction Helps All

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The labor shortages faced by the construction industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic present an opportunity to focus on attracting a diverse pool of workers and on a renewed commitment to diversity, equity, and...more

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Best Practices for Keeping Manufacturing Employees

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From signing bonuses to flexible shifts to attract working parents, manufacturers have been focused on creative recruiting to address the labor shortage. But recruiting is only part of the solution to the labor crunch:...more

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Warehouses and Distributions Centers Turn to Automation in Response to Ongoing Labor Shortage

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More than 43 million Americans quit their jobs in 2021, according to The Washington Post. This mass exodus has put a particular strain on operators of warehouses, distribution centers, and 3PL providers who have been forced...more

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The Labour Market: Shortages, Uncertainty and Transitions

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Two underlying themes for the Spring 2022 Bennett Jones Economic Outlook are supply shortages and economic uncertainty. These themes also resonate in analyzing developments and prospects in the Canadian labour market more...more

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Dealerships are Feeling Workforce Shortages: 5 Ways to Attract and Retain Qualified Workers

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Labor shortages are not new to the dealership industry. Dealers have known for years that they have to be creative to attract all types of employees, from technicians to salespeople. Unfortunately, the pandemic has enhanced...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Can You Avoid The “Turnover Contagion” Plaguing Employers Today?

Most companies invest time, energy, and money in marketing strategies to attract and retain their clients or customers. Companies spend significant resources on market research that tells them how to do this best....more

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Snapshot on Healthcare Industry: April 2022

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Welcome to our latest Healthcare Snapshot, where we take a quick look at some of the most pressing issues facing employers in the industry. Even though COVID-19 numbers are generally trending in a positive direction,...more

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Five Key Issues in the Australian Workplace—Highlights for Multinational Employers

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The key issues affecting Australian workplaces bear a strong resemblance with those in the United States. While generalizations suffer from the limitations of being just that, here are five issues HR and workplace leaders in...more

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Why Pay Equity Matters for Manufacturers and How Manufacturers Can Proactively Reduce Risk

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Pay equity is a critical issue for employers — and it should be top of mind for those in the manufacturing industry. A number of states enacted laws designed to strengthen equal pay protections and improve pay...more

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Top 10 Wage and Hour Trends for 2022 – and What Employers Should Do to Prepare

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We recently provided our predictions for what employers could expect to see in the wage and hour field over the next year as part of our FP Forecast series – but we had too many insights to fit into that edition. So we’ve...more

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Forecast: February 2022 Edition

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Welcome to FP Forecast, a monthly outlook featuring Fisher Phillips thought leaders providing their insights into what employers can expect in 2022 and beyond. By following along each month, you’ll be in the best position to...more

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6 Questions Retailers Should Ask Before Hiring Minors to Address the Labor Shortage

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Some companies are well known for providing teenagers their first jobs and providing a learning foundation on what it takes to be successful in the workplace. But many retailers have long held policies against employing...more

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Flash Survey Reveals: Half of Employers Face “Severe” Workforce Shortage Crisis, But Family Care Solutions Could Be the Key to...

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A staggering 94% of employers reported that they have experienced more difficulty than normal in retaining and recruiting workers in 2021, with more than half (53%) reporting “severe” difficulty compared to normal times. And...more

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Key Takeaways for Employers

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On November 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law. According to the White House, the IIJA will play an important role in rebuilding and improving roads,...more

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Labor Shortages Can Create Unintentional Wage and Hour Liabilities

Employers facing worker shortages are having to use creative means to get their necessary work done. These shortages are especially apparent in the hospitality industry, where restaurants and other employers are scrambling to...more

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