On July 24, SHRM filed an amicus curiae brief in support of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) final rule on joint employer in New York v. Scalia, a rule that clarifies when one entity may be liable for the wage and hour claims brought by its business partner’s employees.
Read MorePolicy Area: COVID-19
In March, the Coronavirus Aid, Response, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law.
Read MoreNonprofit organizations, including SHRM state councils and chapters, are experiencing severe financial hardships due to COVID-19. It is important to preserve these organizations’ ability to provide critical services to help HR professionals in every state navigate the current and post-COVID-19 environment.
Read MoreThe International Labor Organization (ILO) released its fifth report on the world of work. Key items reflected in the report include: • Changes in the number of working hours lost worldwide during the crisis• Workplace restrictions and job reductions• Exacerbated gender inequalities in the labor market• The outsized impact of policy on job recovery Access
Read MoreAs part of the B20 COVID-19 Initiative, the B20 special report to the G20, Jump-starting the Global Economy in a Post-COVID-19 Phase, was released July 6. The report includes recommendations on policy responses to address the immediate health and economic crisis and for a post-pandemic recovery phase. The six-point plan contains specific actions to build
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