Senate Approves Repeal of Joint Employer Rule, House Discusses ‘Portable Benefits’ for Gig Workers, Untapped Potential of Volunteer Programs, more

President Joe Biden is expected to veto the repeal.

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SHRM's HR Daily April 12, 2024       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Senate Approves Repeal of the NLRB Joint Employer Rule The U.S. Senate joined the House in voting to repeal the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) joint employer rule, which could lead to many more entities being considered joint employers and liable for more employees. SHRM supports the repeal.     House Subcommittee Discusses Expanding 'Portable Benefits' for Gig Workers Giving employers the ability to offer benefits to gig workers without harming their classification as independent contractors found support April 11 during a congressional subcommittee hearing.   Advertisement     Get a List of the Best HRIS Systems for your Company Finding a new HRIS/payroll solution for your company doesn't have to be a pain. Let the experts at Matchr do the heavy lifting for you! 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Do you have an HR or work-related question you'd like him to answer? Submit it here.     Advertisement   A Glance at Proposed AI Bills In California California state lawmakers are considering more than 30 bills that address various aspects of artificial intelligence, including employment and privacy. These initiatives could set precedents for national AI policy.     Australia Tackles 'He Said, She Said' Dilemmas In Workplace Investigations In Australia, handling "he said, she said" workplace investigations, particularly involving sexual harassment allegations with no witnesses, demands a nuanced approach to uncover the truth.   Advertisement     The More You Know, the Farther You'll Go If you're ready to gather data, look no further than SHRM Survey Elite. Our survey system saves you time and money and gets you the results you need to move forward. 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