Some religious bias cases are subtle. Here’s one that’s not. More…

Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s issue: Ineligible staffers and the Family and Medical Leave Act.  More…

We’re starting to see why the EEOC released guidelines on the use of criminal background checks: A 58-year-old customer service worker was recently fired when a background check revealed she’d shoplifted 40 years ago. More…

A troubling new trend in employment law is about to bite a lot of unaware employers in the rear. More…

The EEOC’s recent guidance concerning employers’ use of criminal background checks on job applicants comes down to two words: Individual assessment. More…

Transgender individuals can sue for gender discrimination, according to a recent EEOC ruling. More…

An employee files a discrimination suit because of co-workers’ alleged anti-Semitic remarks. The thing is, he’s not Jewish. Did he win? More…

Here’s what it’s come to in employment law today: A federal judge has ruled that an employer has the right to require its employees to show up for work. More…

Remember that thing about equal pay for equal work? It also applies to severance packages, according to a recent federal court ruling.  More…

And the paper trail rolls on for HR and Benefits pros, thanks to a new rule that took effect April 3. More…