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SHRM's HR Daily March 13, 2024       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     President Biden's New Budget Proposes National Paid Leave Program President Joe Biden revealed his plan to establish a national paid family and medical leave program—which would provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of time off—in his 2025 budget proposal released this week.     SHRM has called for expanded access to paid leave for more workers, proposing a voluntary insurance-based solution for employers to offset the costs associated with self-funding.     Workforce Development Overhaul Will Need Cooperation from All Stakeholders Industry and higher education will need to work together more closely to ensure new workers have the skills needed to thrive. Those workers also need to develop a skills-first, continuous learning mindset, say lawmakers, CEOs and college leaders.   Advertisement     Need a new HRIS/Payroll System? Help is on the way! SHRM subscribers, you can now use SSR's free matching service to find the perfect HR and Payroll Software for your organization. SSR's HR software experts will tailor a vendor shortlist based on your unique needs, packaged with advice to save you time and money. No fees, no commitments, just great insight from people who truly understand these tools. Join over 15,000 companies that SSR has helped find the right HR systems! Get your free HR Software matches     MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     Dartmouth Basketball Players' Employment Status Sparks National Debate A controversial ruling by a National Labor Relations Board regional director classifies men's college basketball players at Dartmouth College as employees. A congressional hearing examined the implications this decision could have on gender equity, tuition costs and the future of amateur sports.     Germany Expands Supply Chain Law to Include Midsize Firms As of this year, the scope of the German Supply Chain Act has expanded, and more companies inside and outside Germany need to make sure they are in compliance before the first reporting deadline arrives.     Advertisement   COURT REPORT     Employee's Claims of Sexual Harassment and Assault Not Subject to Mandatory Arbitration An employee who signed an arbitration agreement with his employer in the regular course of his employment, without disclosing that he was allegedly being subjected to sexual harassment and assault, did not have to arbitrate legal claims arising out of the alleged harassment and assault, a California appeals court ruled.     Fired Employee Ineligible for Unemployment Benefits The Supreme Court of Idaho held that an employee was discharged for refusing to meet with a supervisor, a performance expectation that had been communicated to her, and therefore, she was not entitled to unemployment benefits because her refusal amounted to misconduct.     Reporting Child Abuse Case Did Not Lead to Employee Termination The Texas Supreme Court ruled a nurse could not prove retaliation when her employer fired her after she reported potential child abuse to Child Protective Services. The employer had sufficient defense against the retaliation claims due to the nurse's previous incidents of misconduct.     Advertisement   SHRM WEBCASTS COMING SOON     SHRM's Employee Engagement Workshop March 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ET / 8 a.m.-2 p.m. PT Sponsor: SHRM Employee engagement is a key measure of organizational health, reflecting how committed and motivated employees feel toward their work and the company. But while surveys are a great way to understand what impacts employee engagement over time, employers need to do more. Organizations should not only gather feedback but also act decisively to create a positive work dynamic. Join the conversation as we discuss with thought leaders the real impact of employee engagement and explore how it is pivotal in sculpting a resilient and vibrant workplace for the future.     Future-Proof Your Benefits: Takeaways from Maven's State of Women's and Family Health Benefits Report March 26, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT  Sponsor: Maven In 2024, as health care costs surge and employees' expectations for reproductive health support increase, HR leaders are urged to evaluate whether their benefits are up-to-par, emphasizing the importance of women's and family health benefits for both employee well-being and return on investment. In this program, we will provide insights into building effective family benefits. The webcast will feature industry experts and findings from Maven's annual State of Women's and Family Health Benefits report, which showcases strategies employed by leading companies.     Claims Payment Integrity: Chipping Away at Your Workforce Health Care Spend March 27, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Aetna Addressing the challenge of rising health care costs while fulfilling employee benefit needs, plan sponsors are guided toward claims payment integrity as a critical yet often overlooked avenue for savings. By engaging with health plan carriers that excel in claims payment integrity, sponsors can mitigate the complexities of provider contracts and claim submissions. This webcast will emphasize the essential role of claims payment integrity in managing health care expenses, detailing strategies for pre-, mid-, and post-claims processing to enhance transparency, and it will showcase Aetna's specialized claim-editing solutions aimed at verifying payment accuracy and boosting financial efficiency.     Cultivating Wellness in the Workplace April 4, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Uber for Business This program explores the eight dimensions of well-being (physical; emotional; social; intellectual; occupational; financial; environmental; and spiritual) and examines their influence on employee retention, performance, and engagement. Author and consultant Tatiana Miller offers insights on how HR professionals can recognize the unique needs and challenges their workforce encounters, and how to adeptly convey the advantages of well-being initiatives to their employees. Additionally, she will cover essential metrics for monitoring the success of these programs and share strategies for reporting outcomes to stakeholders.     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. HR Intern - Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care - San Ramon, Calif. (Hybrid)     USEFUL LINKS   SHRM Enterprise Solution: Invest in strategic upskilling for your team. Explore SHRM's team events. 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