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Rupert Murdoch’s media empire battle: Legal experts explain all about trusts

Work Life

The legal dispute played out behind closed doors for months, and it might have stayed there if the Times hadn’t obtained a sealed court document shedding light on the conflict. All about trusts Trusts are an estate-planning technique for giving away property.

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New objectives in workplace design guide set out to increase biodiversity in government estate

Workplace Insight

The UK’s Government Property Agency has published details of how it intends to protect the natural environment and increase biodiversity across its extensive estate. The Biodiversity and Nature Recovery Annex (BNRA) forms part of the Government Workplace Design Guide.

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Cautious welcome for government’s disability plan which aims to make UK ‘most accessible nation’

Workplace Insight

million more disabled people in work now than in 2017, which the government claims is delivering a commitment five years early. Now, we are calling on the Government to go further and to commit funding to make assistive tech available for everyone who needs it. “We This has included seeing 1.3

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US workers gain more freedom to change jobs as government bans noncompete agreements

Workplace Insight

The rule is expected to take effect in four months but faces potential legal challenges. Additionally, the US Chamber of Commerce has already announced plans to sue to block the rule’s implementation. Two FTC commissioners voted against the rule, arguing that it exceeds the agency’s authority.

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my company plans to absorb any government stimulus checks that employees receive for themselves

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government sends us the proposed stimulus checks due to Covid 19, they plan to absorb the money we receive by cutting our hours to reflect that amount. Is this legal? Presumably it will be a sacrifice shouldered by lower level corporate employees, since executives likely make too much money to qualify for the government checks.

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Streamlining HR administration: Enhancing efficiency and focus

Insperity

Workforce planning, management and development : This includes programs and processes around functions such as recruiting and hiring, performance management, discipline, career pathing, succession planning, training and promotions. PEOs have compliance specialists who keep up with the evolving legal landscape.

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COVID-19 vaccinations for employees: Can employers mandate it?

Insperity

In this article, we will: Provide links to federal guidelines on the topic Consider possible pros and cons of requiring vaccines for employees Outline four common approaches Explore exceptions employees may seek to vaccination mandates Identify five potential legal issues related to the topic. Incentivizing vaccines.

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