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The Summary … 4 th Circuit rules lack of skills does not equate to age discrimination. In Palmer v. Liberty University, Liberty University commented that a 79-year-old professor would “have great difficulty with any changes” didn’t prove age discrimination.

On August 1, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will publish a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. These changes are to support remote work. Since 2020, we’ve been fudging the numbers a little, but we need to play by the rules.

The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act, S.B. 619, is sitting on Governor Tina Kotek’s desk waiting to be signed.

Meeting new people at these events can be tantalizing. They give out free shot glasses and t-shirts and all the sudden you can’t remember what their company does.

Take pictures of key slides … Notes can become long and tedious to read through. As the saying goes, “A picture is worth 1000 words.” Take some pictures of key events or slides in a presentation to help you remember what was happening.

SHRM is filled to the brim with information from all corners of the market, and we all want to soak in as much as possible to improve our professional lives.

Planning for SHRM can be overwhelming. Trying to decide which sessions to go to is like picking which buffet items to select at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Everything looks so good! Here are some tips that will hopefully help you narrow down your itinerary.

Introduce Yourself  … Walk up to other professionals and say hello. It sounds simple, but it really is the easiest way to start a conversation. Have a good handshake and a confident smile. Start with “Hi! I’m …” and give the other person a chance to engage.

Mark your calendars for June 11-14, SHRM23! This four-day extravaganza offers an extensive program with over 300 sessions and featuring a diverse lineup of more than 320 speakers.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, seen here February 24, 2022, signed into law a bill that would require private companies to use the E-Verify system.

A running list of states and localities that have outlawed pay history questions … State and local governments are increasingly adopting laws and regulations that prohibit employers from requesting salary history information from job applicants.

As of November 1, 2022, the Department of Human Services “DHS” is requesting that all employers continue using the current Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification, even after its expiration date of Oct. 31, 2022. This update will be in effect until further notice.