Commuting Conundrums, European Union Takes the Lead with AI Law, Urge Congress to Avoid Shutdown, more

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SHRM's HR Daily March 14, 2024       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Commuting Has Changed. Can Employers Keep Up?  Is your company's return-to-office plan driving employees away, or is it the driving itself that is causing added stress? New commuting trends may hold the answer.     European Parliament Passes EU AI Act On March 13, the European Parliament approved the EU AI Act, placing the EU at the forefront of artificial intelligence regulation. See how this has the potential to shape the tech landscape with its new risk-based regulatory framework and what the future of AI holds in a collection of articles from SHRM and other sources.   Advertisement     Trapped in a Bad HR/Payroll System? Explore Your Choices! SSR tracks 30,000+ HR tools so you don't have to! SHRM members can use their free matching service to find the perfect HR Tools for your business. 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Schedule your free HR software consult today     MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     Urge Congress to Avoid a Government Shutdown and Prioritize Civility While Congress passed a first round of spending bills to keep the government funded for some essential services, they still face a critical deadline of March 22 to avoid a lapse in funding and a potential government shutdown.     SHRM encourages you to contact your lawmakers in Congress and urge them to avoid a government shutdown and minimize the impact on our nation's workforce.     Data Privacy and Protection: The California Privacy Rights Act Explained The comprehensive law imposes new compliance mandates for businesses and offers enhanced protections for the personal information of consumers and employees who reside in California. It can also help employers build trust and safeguard their organizations' future.     Advertisement   Duty Calls: Encourage Your Employees Serving on Juries It's both a civic duty and a strategic move. Supporting employees' service on jury duty can set your organization apart and reinforce your commitment to societal values and employee development, as well as boost company culture.     FMLA Case Highlights Obligation to Adjust Performance Expectations A federal appeals court's decision underscores the fact that employers need to adjust their performance expectations for employees during approved leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).     Advertisement   SHRM WEBCASTS COMING SOON     How Fertility Benefits Support All Generations March 19, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Carrot Today's diverse workforce, spanning from Generation Z to Baby Boomers, presents a unique challenge in designing benefits packages that cater to the varied needs of each generation. Implementing a comprehensive fertility benefit can support employees at every stage, including those just beginning to explore fertility health, those managing menopause and those experiencing low testosterone symptoms. 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This webcast will equip you with insights on the advantages of a total rewards statement, how to showcase tangible and extrinsic rewards to prospective employees, and strategies to differentiate yourself from competitors in the talent market.     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. Chief Human Resources Officer - Washtenaw Community College - Ann Arbor, Mich. (Onsite)     EXPRESS REQUEST     Electronic Submission of ACA Forms Due to IRS April 1 for Many Employers Applicable large employers are wise to prepare for compliance with the Affordable Care Act's (ACA's) annual reporting rules for group health plan offerings. 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