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SHRM's HR Daily Oct. 24, 2023       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Free SHRM People & Culture Virtual Retreat, Nov. 14, noon-4 p.m. ET   Keynote: People + Talent + Culture: HR's Vital Role in Creating a Better Workplace Fostering an inclusive workplace involves creating an environment where employees thrive physically, mentally and emotionally. Join SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, and Dr. Kenneth Matos, the global senior director at Culture Amp, as they discuss the vital role HR plays in creating a workplace where employees feel valued, safe and motivated to excel. Register Now     How Businesses Are Affected in Israel  In this period of immense uncertainty in Israel, both employers and employees are trying to navigate new restrictions and limitations. Foreign companies with branches or employees in Israel need to evaluate on a case-by-case basis how they can best support their workers.     Lawsuit Against OPT Programs for Foreign Students Expires at Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear a challenge to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) work program for foreign students, ending yearslong litigation and preserving the program for the students and U.S. employers that depend on it.   Advertisement     Join Us For the World's Largest Virtual HR Conference HR Virtual Summit is the world's largest virtual event dedicated to connecting and uplifting HR professionals. Come get transformative insights from experts, thought leaders, and visionaries, and learn how to elevate your work. Plus, it's 100% FREE! Register Now!     MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     White House to Target Illegal H-2 Visa Recruiting Practices The Biden administration is seeking to reduce H-2 workers' vulnerabilities to unscrupulous recruitment practices by collecting more information on international recruiters, increasing transparency about the programs for workers and improving data sharing between enforcement agencies.     Uptick in Alleged Labor Violations and Union Organizing The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently reported a significant increase in the number of alleged labor violations and union drives.   Advertisement     How to Have Difficult Workplace Conversations Imagine you have to talk with someone on an uncomfortable topic. Now, imagine that it's your employee. No matter the topic, you're probably not looking forward to that conversation. Fortunately, we've compiled 12 steps you can follow to easily tackle these tough workplace conversations. Download This 50-State Chart from XpertHR Now     X Unlawfully Fired Worker Who Protested Return to Office, NLRB Says The NLRB recently charged the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, with illegally firing an employee who publicly opposed the company's return-to-office mandate.     Store Owner's Ex-Girlfriend Was Never Employee, Not Entitled to Back Wages Although she claimed she worked at her former boyfriend's store for two-and-a-half years, the evidence showed that the plaintiff in a wage-and-hour lawsuit against the store was never actually a store employee, so she was not entitled to back wages, a California appeals court recently ruled.     New York's Pay Protections for Delivery Drivers Temporarily Blocked New York City is still undertaking efforts to become the first major U.S. city to implement a minimum pay-rate for app-based restaurant delivery workers. A court has stayed the rule pending litigation.   Advertisement     Health Benefits: Are You Getting What You Pay For? Open Enrollment Reminder: Health care plans that include excessive prior authorization (PA) may be cheaper up front, but the care delays caused by PA can lead to frequent absence from work and cost employers more down the road as productivity drops. See How PA Increases Costs     Quiz: How Do Learning and Development Opportunities Impact Job Satisfaction? Employee satisfaction is critical in retaining top talent and meeting business objectives. By providing continuing education and professional development opportunities to workers, employers can increase employee happiness at work and boost job satisfaction. Take this quiz on improving employee satisfaction through learning and development. 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During the session, you will discover diverse talent pools, evaluate ROI of talent expansion, navigate regulatory landscapes and develop scalable onboarding processes.     View the complete schedule of SHRM webcasts.     HR JOB OF THE DAY   Need to hire highly qualified HR candidates or looking to move your own HR career forward? SHRM HR Jobs can help you reach your goals by connecting top employers with premier HR professionals. Now more user-friendly and with new features, including the ability to filter candidates by SHRM credentials. Visit SHRM HR Jobs to learn more. Senior Director of Human Resources for Research & Innovation - Cornell University - Ithaca, N.Y. (Hybrid)     EXPRESS REQUEST     Ensuring Your Halloween Celebration Is a Treat and Not a Trick Celebrating Halloween in the workplace can be a difficult idea to entertain at a time when many costumes can be made to mock political or religious beliefs, or to play into inappropriate racial or disability stereotypes. 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