Uber and Lyft have announced that their ride-sharing services could be suspended starting Friday in California as the two companies appeal the state's ruling that their drivers must be reclassified from independent contractors to employees by the end of the week. A shutdown in California could result in "more than 100,000 drivers without work," writes Michael Goldstein for Forbes.

A new rule from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services that takes effect Oct. 2 raises fees for certain immigration requests by a weighted average of 20%. The rule also includes extra border security payments for employers with a workforce made up of over 50% H-1B or L-1 visa employees.

Some companies that have shifted to remote work are also finding that it makes sense to move to a four-day workweek. This article examines several companies that have made the transition while realizing certain advantages.

New forms of work -- including remote working -- is spurring the need and use of HR technology tools related to performance management, employee engagement, recognition and awards, diversity, well-being and learning. "[W]e need the HR tech to be as morphable as the organization," columnist Josh Bersin said in a webinar.

During the second half of your career, focus on being "forever employable," writes consultant Jeff Gothelf. Think of yourself as an entrepreneur with skills to market, be confident in your abilities and continually learn new skills, Gothelf suggests.