Jane Harper

2 weeks ago | thehrdigest.com | Jane Harper |Jane Harper

Every year as Easter Sunday approaches, shoppers across the nation scramble to finalize their spring projects. This year, if you’re wondering, “Is Lowe’s open on Easter?” the answer is a firm no. On April 20, Lowe’s will honor its annual tradition of closing all 1,751 stores for 24 hours. It’s a move that has now become a hallmark of the company’s culture. The reason behind Lowe’s store closure in 2025 isn’t tied to financial woes or a sudden crisis; it’s a people-first move.

2 weeks ago | thehrdigest.com | Jane Harper |Jane Harper

The Golden State of California is stepping up with bold new AI laws. From tackling deepfakes to safeguarding privacy, California’s AI laws are set to create a global benchmark. With the new AI legislation in California rolling out in 2025 and 2026, businesses, workers and consumers will need to brace for change. The new AI laws of 2025 is a turning point. For instance, Assembly Bill 2013, effective January 1, 2026, demands transparency from generative AI developers.

2 weeks ago | thehrdigest.com | Jane Harper |Jane Harper

The upcoming No Tax on Overtime (H.R. 561.) bill has sparked curiosity among the nation’s workers and employers alike. With the proposal still in limbo around federal and state tax policies, many are eager to understand how this tax exemption on overtime pay could impact their final paychecks. In this article, we’ll answer key questions around No Tax on Overtime in Virginia.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Peter Dujardin |Jane Harper

NORFOLK — Two people were shot near Old Dominion University’s campus on Wednesday night, and have been taken to the hospital with life-threatening wounds. The call came in at 9:40 p.m. for a report of a shooting in the 1400 block of West 49th Street, according to a social media post from Norfolk Police Department. That area is near the Broderick Dining Commons, a major dining hall on ODU’s campus, with 49th Street dividing the campus from a residential neighborhood.

Jan 9, 2025 | pilotonline.com | Jane Harper

CHESAPEAKE — A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted a Chesapeake hospital on charges accusing the facility of health care fraud and conspiracy relating to unnecessary surgeries performed by one of its former surgeons.