AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoReligious Freedom at Work: DOJ backed fired Washington State University coach Nick Rolovich in a federal appeals fight over whether his Catholic beliefs should qualify for a COVID vaccine exemption, after internal messages allegedly dismissed his faith as “cult-like” and prioritized brand image. Overtime Confusion: A new explainer highlights how DOL overtime rule reversals have left workers unsure about time-and-a-half eligibility, while warning that “off-the-clock” practices can still be wage theft. Public-Sector HR Under Pressure: Columbia County proposed 15 furlough days to balance budgets, while Harare police arrested four city officials over deaths tied to an unsafe sewer pond—raising accountability questions for municipal project management. Pay, Benefits, and Compliance: Tanzania’s HESLB honored employers for record loan recoveries and on-time payroll deductions, and Singapore workers vented after a manager questioned 14 days of hospital leave. Workforce Resilience: A report flags extreme weather as a growing workforce crisis, with most employers not assessing climate risks. Talent Pipeline Moves: Andhra Pradesh will launch a skills portal (“Naipunyam”), and ALPLA opened an Iowa learning hub with apprenticeships and technical training. Hiring and HR Leadership: PVH Arvind Fashions named Lisa Basumatari as HR head, and NTPC appointed Premlata as Executive Director—HR.
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