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In our post-COVID world, it is common for employers to hire fully remote employees who work out of state. One of the challenges many employers face in this remote-work world is how to address complicated HR issues such as...more
For the past few years, working from home has become the new norm for employers in Singapore. It has been a mixed experience for employers and employees alike. Social media sometimes refer to this as the 'Boomers vs Gen Z'...more
In the UK, there is a right to request a flexible working arrangement, but not a right to have one. On April 6, 2024, changes to flexible working requests came into force alongside a revised Acas code of practice and guidance...more
On 1 January 2024 the EU Framework Agreement on cross-border telework finally entered into force in Italy....more
In the summer of 2022, Puerto Rico enacted Act 52-2022, which amended the concept of “engaged in trade or business” under the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code of 2011 to address the pandemic-related issue of employees...more
Public sector employers are not immune from the challenges of returning employees to the office. A slew of recent government actions and opposition highlights the challenges public employers face as they try to rein in remote...more
We are a small company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that allowed some of our employees to work remotely during the pandemic. When we recently announced our plans to call employees back to home base in Milwaukee, we received...more
On November 25, 2023, O. Reg. 340/23: TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE OF EMPLOYMENT made under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) (Regulation), amending O. Reg. 288/01 (Termination and Severance of Employment), was published...more
The California Court of Appeal for the First Appellate District recently issued its opinion regarding business-related expenses in Thai v. International Business Machines Corporation. The Court found that expenses incurred by...more
As employers face growing calls to allow employees to ‘work from anywhere’, they should also consider the possible tax consequences of inadvertently creating a permanent establishment in another country. But what counts as...more
Handbooks are developed to outline policies and procedures employees must abide by in the workplace. But a handbook serves a dual, equally important purpose: to act as an operable defense against workplace claims brought by...more
A German court has considered the requirements for an employer to terminate a telework agreement. In the wake of the pandemic, many companies have had their employees working from home or allowed them to work remotely....more
Covid-era measures on cross-border remote work within the EU are set to expire. As the deadline approaches, a number of EU member states have committed to a new Framework Agreement, which seeks to clarify the rules that...more
George Costanza, a character from the classic sitcom "Seinfeld," is the original "quiet quitter," a term used for employees who do the bare minimum at work. Hear from the master himself... Originally published in Law360 -...more
The federal government recently announced the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, and the three-year pandemic finally appears to be in our rearview mirror. Originally published in Law360 - June 1, 2023....more
Executive Summary - Widespread economic uncertainty. Evolving workforce expectations. Accelerating use of artificial intelligence (AI). A shifting patchwork of local, state and federal regulations. Numerous headwinds...more
Introduction - COVID-19 completely changed the way we grocery shop, the way we attend doctor’s appointments, and the way we work. Specifically, COVID-19 created a new era of remote work for both employers and employees....more
TRU has been tracking job market trends since 2010, and regularly produces data privacy jobs reports, delivering metrics and analysis hiring managers and job seekers need to stay ahead of the competition. Keep your finger on...more
As we start to come out of the pandemic, many businesses are deciding to embrace remote workforces on a more permanent basis for a variety of reasons, including cost saving, increased talent pool, and employee satisfaction....more
As the health risks of the pandemic wind down, the complexities of offering remote work endure. Some employers are still offering full remote work, while others offer a hybrid to remain competitive and retain employees....more
On March 13, 2023, Ontario announced that it is proposing two amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and related regulations. Employees Who Work Solely from Home to Become Eligible to Receive Enhanced...more
Many large California employers have been granted significant state and local tax incentives to establish the physical locations of their businesses in California, or within certain municipalities in California. These can...more
At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers transitioned millions of employees to remote work. In many industries, the transition back to the office has been slow or nonexistent, drastically reducing the number of...more
On February 9, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2023-1 (FAB) to provide guidance on tracking hours worked by employees who telework. While the FAB largely repeats...more
The new year presents an opportunity to look at your organization with fresh eyes. It can also be the best time to identify potential problem areas and take action to mitigate risk. ...more