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British Columbia ups minimum wage, Southwest layoffs, more DEI programs end, AI Act and hangover leave. It’s all in this week’s News Bytes.

The agency pulled one legal letter and reinstated a predecessor that generally considered ESG proposals a form of corporate micromanagement.

A study examined how these high performers pay their executives and confirmed their path sets them apart from the competition.

The court refused to reconsider its decision in a case that questioned the agency’s authority to set a pay bar for defining overtime exemptions.

Making improper deductions from exempt pay is unlawful and could jeopardize job classification. So, when can and can’t you deduct?

The EEOC, NLRB and many other agencies would need to ensure their regulations, policies and law interpretations align with those of the President.

With AI regulations on the rise, organizations may need to review policies to mitigate potential risks and unintended discrimination.

Fiduciaries may consider such issues when choosing investments — if all other factors with competing investments are equal.

A new survey found most workers are asked to take on additional tasks and/or hours. How do you make it worth their while?
Catch up on past issues of Workspan.

In this issue: Compensation staff size; bonus backfires; childcare benefits; predictions on coming rewards strategies; self-funding sales compensation; more.

In this issue, we explore living wages, remote work, pay frequency changes, executive incentives and more.

Retirement plan inequity, benefits enrollment and compensation peer groups are among the topics covered in this issue.

TR pros revamp retention strategies in recognition that baby boomers are a valuable talent pool.