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Why The U.S. Is Unlikely To Pass Remote Work Legislation Anytime Soon

Allwork

While countries with single governmental entities are likely to continue moving towards enacting laws that help manage remote work arrangements, the U.S. The courts declared that they are not a super HR agency,” said Ronald Miller, senior legal analyst at Wolters Kluwer. is unlikely to follow suit. . workers can work remotely.

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Women in Wine: 4 Sommeliers Shaping the Future of Mexico’s Wine Industry

Success

There, I met Gina Estrada, a sommelier and deputy general manager of the vineyard and powerhouse wine brand’s labels that include G&G by Ginasommelier. She credits Mexico’s geographic diversity and more than 9 million people becoming of legal drinking age every year as part of what makes the country’s wine industry so attractive.

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It’s vital employers understand the new EHRC guidelines on menopause 

Workplace Insight

Recent guidelines issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) aim to simplify employers’ legal obligations to support workers going through menopause. Menopause and perimenopause symptoms vary from person to person, resulting in legal and practical nuances that may not be accounted for via standalone measures.

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All you need to know about the changes in employment law from 6 April 2024

Workplace Insight

It is essential for managers to revise their policies, engage with employees, and adapt their procedures in alignment with the updated regulations prior to their implementation. This code will be effective from 6 April and, while not legally binding, tribunals will consider it when adjudicating cases.

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Four simple ways to embrace neurodiversity in the workplace

Workplace Insight

In the UK this is covered by the Equality Act 2010 which protects employees against both direct and indirect discrimination. Embracing neurodiversity is not only ethically right but also helps organisations comply with their legal requirements.

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Menopause gift bags and monitoring toilet breaks: why are employers getting menopause support so wrong?

Workplace Insight

This means that there is no legal obligation for employers to support employees going through the menopause unless the effects on a particular employee are so severe that they meet the definition of a disability under the Equality Act 2010 or they constitute a health and safety concern.

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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 July, 2010 Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie® Award winner Lynn Holgate, an Executive Assistant at High Performance Technologies, Inc. HPTI) in Reston, Virginia, has been awarded the 2010 Stevie® Award for Support Staffer of the Year.

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