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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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)
Do-it-yourself vs. Doing it right A highly-engaged workforce drives results and employee engagement programs are key to success. But most companies still lack on-the-ground programs for employee engagement and alignment. Learn how to leverage time and resources with a social recognition program in the whitepaper "Do-it-yourself vs. Doing it right".
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)
