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Employer Initiatives: Addressing the Child Care Crisis
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Employer Initiatives: Addressing the Child Care Crisis

The expiration of pandemic-era federal aid to child care centers, coupled with the return of remote workers to offices, has exacerbated child care struggles for many parents. This situation has led to significant stress and challenges for working parents, jeopardizing their ability to balance work and family responsibilities effectively. Ultimately, these chalenges lead to inferior productivity and performance.

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DOL Narrows Scope of Independent Contractor Classification: A Looming Tsunami for Businesses?
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DOL Narrows Scope of Independent Contractor Classification: A Looming Tsunami for Businesses?

The recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule that significantly narrows the definition of an independent contractor has sent shockwaves through the business community. This shift, set to take effect on March 11, 2024, resurrects a stricter "totality of the circumstances" test, potentially triggering a wave of misclassification lawsuits and hindering businesses' ability to engage flexible workers. Buckle up, folks, because we're in for a bumpy ride.

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The NLRB's Stericycle Decision and What it Means for Employer Handbook Rules: A Comprehensive Guide
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The NLRB's Stericycle Decision and What it Means for Employer Handbook Rules: A Comprehensive Guide

On August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued its much-anticipated decision in Stericycle, Inc. concerning employee handbook rules. In a significant departure from its prior standard, the NLRB held that a workplace rule or policy will violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) if it has a "reasonable tendency" to chill employees from exercising their protected rights under the NLRA.

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