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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, U.S. employers added over 303,000 jobs in March as job creation continues to move forward. Employment rose by 303,000 in March as the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent. The number of unemployed was 6.4 million in March.

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.

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.

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.

In today’s Weekend Roundup, discover how weekly jobless claims are holding against Delta variant, how FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine can cover for employer mandates, and how companies can cope with rising resignation rates. Click the headlines below to learn more!

In today’s Weekend Roundup, learn more about the new bill that will establish new paid leave, what the Pfizer vaccine’s FDA approval means for employers, and how the future of work is hybrid. Click the headlines below to learn more!

In today’s Weekend Roundup, discover how return to work plans are changing due to the Delta variant of COVID-19, how to make executive searches more inclusive, and why the employee retention credit could end next month. Click the headlines below to learn more!

In today’s Weekend Roundup, discover how a failed drug test leaves employee with six-figure payout, why Fauci predicts a boost in employer vaccination mandates, and where to look when employee turnover increases.  Click the headlines below to learn more!