Justice Department abandons NLRB position | Companies see benefits of supporting maternity health care | Empathy matters to employees
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June 19, 2017
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Justice Department abandons NLRB position
The Justice Department told the Supreme Court that it will no longer defend the National Labor Relations Board's position that federal law prohibits employers from using mandatory class-action waiver agreements for employees. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the issue during its next term.
Reuters (6/16) 
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Companies see benefits of supporting maternity health care
Companies see benefits of supporting pregnant women at work
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Employers such as GE, Apple and Spotify are seeking to increase retention by offering maternity- and family-related employee benefits. Specialized health care apps, adoption assistance and fertility treatment coverage are a few of the ways companies have tried to change how women are supported in the workplace.
Entrepreneur online (6/15) 
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States consider banning pay-history request
States mull pay history measures
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Lawmakers in some states are considering prohibiting employers from asking job applicants for pay history. Some say the measures might complicate the hiring process, while others say they could be an important step toward pay equity.
Bloomberg BNA (free content) (6/19) 
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