A Zion, Illinois-based construction company has been cited for the second time in six months for failing to provide fall protection for …
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Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Texas Capital, has appointed Aimee Williams-Ramey as chief human resources officer, effective immediately, the …
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Employment LawFeaturedGlobal HR Practices
Southwest Airlines sued over alleged wage violations in New York
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSouthwest Airlines is facing a $100-million lawsuit (all figures U.S.) that claims it violated wage and hour laws by refusing to pay …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesLeadership
Western workers show less leadership ambition than global south peers, survey finds
Workers in Western countries appear less driven by leadership goals than professionals in emerging economies, according to a new survey by Amrop, …
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Global Safety NewsWorkplace Safety & OHS
OSHA updates rule to require properly fitting PPE for construction workers
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor has finalized a new rule requiring employers in the construction industry to ensure personal protective …
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CompensationFeaturedGlobal HR Practices
What jobs have the fastest growing wages? U.S. study unveils the top 10
Wages for the top 10 fastest-growing jobs rose by 13 to 20 per cent this year, surpassing inflation and indicating shifting demands …
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Fewer women than men would choose same career if they started over: Study
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFewer women than men in the United States would choose the same career path if they started over, according to new research …
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Global Safety News
Ohio hardwood flooring manufacturer fined $255K after worker’s partial arm amputation
A Portsmouth, Ohio, hardwood flooring manufacturer faces $255,528 in fines after a 23-year-old worker suffered a partial arm amputation while troubleshooting a …
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The U.S. Department of Labor has extended the public comment period for a proposed rule aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses …
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A Lake Zurich, Ill., roofing contractor faces $262,631 in new fines after federal safety inspectors found workers exposed to fall hazards during …