Public-Sector Union Can’t Require Worker to Pay Dues, Sweeping Workforce Development Bill, EEOC and DOL Regulatory Agendas for 2024, more

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SHRM's HR Daily Dec. 8, 2023       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Public-Sector Union Can't Require Worker to Pay Dues A public-sector union violated an employee's First Amendment rights when it denied her request to stop paying union dues, according to a recent ruling from the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.     Sweeping Workforce Development Legislation Introduced House lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the law governing federal funding for a wide range of employment services and programs.   Advertisement     Consider coverage for anti-obesity medications Learn how anti-obesity medications (AOMs) could help employees in your organization. Find out more about providing AOM treatment coverage. PP-ZP-US-0280 11/2023 Lilly USA, LLC 2023. All rights reserved.  Find Out More.     MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     EEOC and DOL Publicize Their Regulatory Agendas for 2024 For the first time in two years, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its regulatory agenda ahead of its anticipated final rule on the implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) also released its regulatory agenda, forecasting the revamped overtime rule to be published in April.     NCAA Proposes Compensation for College Athletes College athletes eventually may be compensated following proposed National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) reforms to enhance student-athletes' financial opportunities.   Advertisement     Free Active Shooter/Threat Training + More Make sure employees know how to respond in an active shooter or threat situation with J. J. Keller's expert-backed training. Create your FREE account to receive $125 in training points to enroll in this and more courses in our expansive library! Start Training for Free     Try a Low-Key Response When Older Workers Threaten to Retire When older workers make vague assertions that they'd like to retire, immediately asking them to specify when may not be the best approach. Ignoring their assertions isn't either. Following up later with low-key questions might be preferable.     Casino Employees Approve Union Contracts Casino workers in Detroit and Las Vegas recently struck deals with casino operators to raise wages and enhance benefits.     New York Laws Affect Freelancer Protections and Discrimination Claims New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed bills enacting the Freelance Isn't Free Act, extending the statute of limitations to file a lawsuit alleging unlawful discriminatory practices, and barring the inclusion of liquidated damages provisions in settlement agreements for claims of harassment, discrimination or retaliation.   Advertisement     Language training at work. Digital. Effective. Flexible. Communication in the workplace is essential, especially for multilingual teams, which have unique needs. Learn more about common challenges multilingual teams face, effective communication, and how language learning can contribute to employee success. Access the free eBook now.     Ask HR: Can Employers Limit Religious Displays in Employees' Work Areas? Can employers make workers remove religious items from their workstations? Can an employee continue to be reimbursed from a health care flexible spending account if they are on leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act? SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, answers HR questions each week for USA Today. Do you have an HR or work-related question you'd like him to answer? Submit it here.     Changing Practices in Response to Minnesota's Noncompete Ban With a statewide ban on nearly all noncompete agreements, Minnesota employers are turning their focus on nonsolicitation agreements.     SHRM WEBCASTS COMING SOON     Controlling the Surge: How to Effectively Predict and Manage High-Cost Claimants Dec. 12, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Aon Medical and prescription drug plan costs are skyrocketing, thanks in part to a high-risk group well known as high-cost claimants. Despite making up just 1 percent of plan membership, their expenses account for nearly half of the total cost. Lately, the prevalence and severity of high-cost claims have reached alarming levels, leaving employers grappling with the financial burden. In this webcast, hear the latest trends in high-cost claimants and how predictive modeling can empower employers to take control of their spending through proactive mitigation and budgeting.     Unleashing Potential: Practical Ways to Use AI for Leadership Development Dec. 12, 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT Sponsor: Rising Team The widespread access to generative artificial intelligence is leaving HR leaders and managers more overwhelmed than ever. This presentation is relevant to all leaders and will offer extra value for learning and development and talent professionals who are tasked with developing leaders across their organizations. It will cover where AI can be most helpful in boosting the skills of great leaders and where AI isn't yet sufficient. In this session, you will discover specific ideas for how to leverage AI across the six key pillars of great leadership as well as understanding where AI still falls short and leaders will need to continue to rely on empathy and human understanding.     Top 4 Employee Benefits to Watch for in 2024 Dec. 14, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Health Equity 2024 is poised to be a transformative period for employee benefits, marked by thrilling advancements in technology and the workforce. To navigate these changes effectively, join this panel of experts who will provide invaluable insights. Learn how to future-proof your benefits strategy by gaining knowledge on cost management, maintaining market competitiveness, integrating AI, enhancing benefits literacy within a diverse workforce, and addressing the crucial aspects of well-being and flexibility. 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Join this webinar to gain insights into the top concerns occupying the thoughts of HR professionals nationwide. Based on the findings of a survey conducted in September 2023, we'll delve into the standout topics identified as HR priorities. The responses present a compelling and practical overview of the constantly evolving HR landscape. Whether you're part of a large corporation or a small business spanning various industries, this webinar is essential for wrapping up the current year and gearing up for the challenges of the next.     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. Benefits Analyst - UPM - Naperville, Ill. 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