Your employees work hard, and they deserve a break. But what exactly are your legal responsibilities surrounding rest breaks and meal periods? The answer can vary quite...
A federal appeals court just made it harder for some employers to defend against discrimination claims, and the ruling could set up a big Supreme Court fight that may...
Even though almost every state features some form of at-will employment (except Montana), that doesn’t mean employers can terminate employees with impunity. In...
Employers should never tolerate hostile behavior in the workplace, but unfortunately, it’s a problem that continues to persist around the globe. In fact, 1 in 5...
Did your organization recently receive an EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) complaint? Are you worried about how to handle the process if you do?
If so,...
Keeping up with the environment around I-9s and virtual verification could be a full-time job these days. Fortunately, we have you covered. Our editors attended John...
Work-life balance is a key concern for all employees in this day and age. Employees want to be able to build a fulfilling career while also starting a family and being...
Even if your business does not offer parental leave, you are likely still required to provide time off for pregnant employees and new parents under the Family and...
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 29 that the way Harvard and the University of North Carolina used race as an admissions factor to create a diverse student body is...
The FMLA is a very important employment law that provides key protections for employees, but it also poses a number of compliance challenges and risks for employers....
In a unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court has decided that the appropriate standard for rejecting or making a reasonable accommodation for employees’ religious needs...
Locking down the definition of an independent contractor can be challenging because the definition bounces around depending on the federal agency. Decisions issued by...
Hiring remains challenging this summer, especially if you’re in the hospitality industry. If you step outside your comfort zone and hire kids from disadvantaged...
Health/tracking apps downloaded to smartphones have confounded employees and employers since the Supreme Court issued its 2022 Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v....
FMLA leave serves an important purpose; allowing employees to take time off to care for family members or handle serious health issues without the risk of losing their...
The National Labor Relations Board doesn’t like overbroad things. In April, it invalidated an employer’s plan requiring employees to sign nondisparagement agreements...
The labor market is still tight and employers are having a rough time hiring. You might be tempted to hire 14- and 15-year-olds this summer to work jobs older teens and...
If you’re welcoming an employee back from FMLA leave, there are a few key considerations to keep in mind to ensure a smooth return to work process. The Family...
The Family and Medical Leave Act provides important protections for employees, but what happens when employees take advantage of these protections to get time off for...
To summarize, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers with 15 or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations for anxiety disorders if the...
