According to the latest data, absenteeism at work is a phenomenon that has been growing enormously in recent times especially after the pandemic and can have a significant impact on business.
On 22 April 2022, Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, signed the “Stop WOKE” Act (HB 7) - as an acronym for “Stop the Wrongs to our Kids and Employees - into law.
Randstad published the Workmonitor 2022, the first full survey of 2022 that addresses issues such as job flexibility, work life balance, personal and professional growth and corporate social responsibilities (CSR) in the context of the recovery from the pandemic.
The survey was conducted between 21 February and 13 March 2022 in more than 30 countries worldwide.
On 7 May 2022, the amendments to the New York Civil Rights Law, introduced on 8 November 2021 by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, entered into force.
New York employers are now required to explicitly notify employees if their electronic activity will be monitored and to obtain written acknowledgment from employees.
On 14 March 2022, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas reinstated the previous independent contractor rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
On 15 December 2021, the New York City Council approved Bill 1208-2018, that will require New York City employers to include salary ranges in any job advertisements.
On 15 December 2021, the New York City Council approved Bill 1208-2018, that will require New York City employers to include salary ranges in any job advertisements.
On 6 December 2021, the former Mayor of New York City (NYC), Bill de Blasio, announced a vaccine mandate, covering all private-sector workers effective 27 December 2021.
On 15 December 2021, NYC released guidance on mandatory vaccine requirement for private employers.