AMERICAS

[US] ASCM report: minimal impact from Great Resignation and high job satisfaction [US] ASCM report: minimal impact from Great Resignation and high job satisfaction

As many industries struggle with balancing return to work policies, supply chain professionals are reportedly thriving in the post-pandemic hybrid...
30 May 2022

[US] Starbucks will exit Russia [US] Starbucks will exit Russia

In a short press release, the Seattle coffee giant said, “Starbucks has made the decision to exit and no longer...
26 May 2022

[US] EEOC and DOJ guidance on the use of AI tools for employment decision making [US] EEOC and DOJ guidance on the use of AI tools for employment decision making

The EEOC Guidance identifies a number of ways in which the employment-related use of AI can, even unintentionally, violate the Americans with...
20 May 2022

[US] Salary disclosure law for NYC job ads delayed and amended [US] Salary disclosure law for NYC job ads delayed and amended

After the Salary Disclosure Law was enacted, industry and labour advocates lobbied the City Council for amendments which would clarify...
16 May 2022

[US] Businesses affected by pandemic in 2020/21 can still claim tax credits [US] Businesses affected by pandemic in 2020/21 can still claim tax credits

The ERC rules were expanded and liberalised from 2020 to 2021, so employers that might not have benefited under the...
13 May 2022

[US] IBM unsure how long Russia-based staff will be kept on payroll [US] IBM unsure how long Russia-based staff will be kept on payroll

In March IBM ceased all business in Russia where, according to LinkedIn data, it had more than 1,000 workers.
11 May 2022

[US] MyPayrollHR scandal prompts new state law [US] MyPayrollHR scandal prompts new state law

Michael Mann headed the MyPayrollHR processing company. He was convicted in 2020 for swindling Pioneer Bank and others out of more than...
10 May 2022