In the U.S., a strong foundation of civil rights and employment laws protects workers from discrimination. You're likely familiar with restrictions against...
Maintaining payroll compliance is a must for accounting departments, but it’s often easier said than done. That’s especially true whenever new changes come...
We have fond memories of Wonder Bread when we were growing up. The balloons on the package added some je ne sais quoi to our PBJ sandwiches. We never thought about the...
Employers, for the love of all that is holy: Stop banning employees from discussing their wages!
A supervisor of a subsidiary of Duke University is accused of doing...
Should an employee experience discrimination or abuse at the workplace, they can always file a class action lawsuit to state their case, seek damages, and defend...
It’s in every organization’s best interest to avoid class action lawsuits, not only to avoid hefty legal costs but also to keep their internal issues out of the...
Employee complaints are not something to be taken lightly. Regardless of how a complaint is communicated, as an HR professional, it’s your duty to investigate promptly...
When employees put in a hard day’s work for their employer, they expect fair compensation for every hour they spend on the clock. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always...
Competitive salary. Excellent benefits. Great support from management. Collaborative environment. Those are a few of the glowing terms reviewers use to describe Costco...
The Department of Labor issued its long-awaited final worker status rule. The final rule adopts the proposed rule with few changes. The new rule becomes effective March...
Experienced HR professionals have learned that you never say, “Now I’ve seen everything!” because the bizarre things that happen in the workplace never cease to...
Elimelech Shmi Hebrew is a devout follower of the Hebrew Nation, a religion that requires its followers to keep their hair and beards long—a vow he has kept for over...
When prospecting new employment opportunities, modern job seekers are looking for a lot more than just money. Things like a fun workplace culture, healthy work-life...
The Associated Press reports that more school districts are switching to four-day schedules. Kids love it, of course, and it may be a neat recruiting tool for school...
About 18.4% of all U.S. adults are visually impaired, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That means they are blind or have a great deal of...
Within the last year, we’ve seen widespread layoffs in the tech industry. Prominent companies like Meta, Netflix, Google, and X (formerly Twitter) have made headlines...
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...
