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About a third of Canadians now have at least one tattoo and research shows it may even offer a career boost – though some prejudice remains

Industry groups warn new labour reforms could shrink flexible entry-level roles.

Supreme Court Strikes Down President Trump’s Tariffs

Industry Groups Petition NLRB for Rulemakings

Today's highlights Online safety codes introduce real-world protections for children online eSafety Commissioner Australia’s systemic online safety framework reaches a critical milestone on Monday wit...

Welcome to Medianet’s daily media alert featuring a curated list of today's most newsworthy press releases handpicked by our editorial team. Today's highlights New report gives voice to racism experie...

Littler WPI Releases Survey Report on 2025’s Regulatory and Economic Changes on Employers

Vodafone employees have been reminded to be in office 8 days per monthCompany policy has been in place since the pandemic, but enforcement is being ramped upMany other tech firms have removed flexible...

HR staff said the district is considering removing mandatory pre-employment health and drug screens for new hires and will return with an action item in October; staff flagged costs from false positives (e.g., OTC meds like Zyrtec) and noted most comparable districts do not require these screens.

Commissioners debated whether to pay straight double-time, a capped double-time then time-and-a-half formula, or a stipend for emergency callback pay; they directed staff to draft a policy that includes a 2-hour minimum and double-time pay (with inclusion of snow events) for final approval.

An epistolary novel's worth of open AI letters has been posted since 2015. Read how the latest missives might affect public policy and business leaders.

Congressional Democrats Reintroduce Legislation to Prohibit Arbitration Agreements in Employment Contracts

Liberty Dogs CEO Andre Berry described a 27-acre campus pairing service dogs with veterans and asked Sparks to direct staff to draft a city 'service dog and training' workplace policy, host an information session for city employees, and consider volunteering for puppy-raising and foster roles; councilor Vanderwell pledged to place a 'dogs in the workplace' policy on the Aug. 10 agenda.

Local governments often lead on workplace issues like paid sick leave, discrimination, and pay equity. But, how and whether cities and counties can – or even should – legislate the workplace varies ac...

The article highlights the challenges employees face when returning to work after parental leave, describing the transition as a 'pressure cooker' due to the叠加 of personal and professional demands. Sophie Warwick, co-chief executive officer of The Thoughtful Co., emphasizes that employers often overlook the critical support needed during this phase, treating it similarly to vacation leave. Returning parents juggle disrupted sleep, childcare arrangements, and emotional adjustments while re-establishing their professional identity. Effective strategies include intentional communication, structured onboarding, and tailored support to address individual needs. Managers should engage in pre-leave discussions, clarify expectations, and provide flexible solutions to ensure employees feel valued and supported. The piece underscores the importance of creating a clear framework for transition support to prevent burnout and retain talent.

Senate HELP Committee Postpones Vote on Labor Secretary Nominee Keith Sonderling