An onslaught of new lawsuits filed by the EEOC near the end of September demonstrates the wide scope of protection afforded to applicants and employees with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In five federal lawsuits filed within a span of just five days, the agency in combination has asserted a variety of…
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! The month-long celebration, aimed at recognizing the influences of Hispanic American people and their contributions to the United States, began on Sept. 15 and will go through Oct. 15. With a focus on diversity and inclusion this month, it’s vital for HR to celebrate this holiday in the right way and…
For HR pros, it’s a long-standing principle that company documentation can make or break an employer in court. On one hand, solid documentation can protect employers from future legal troubles. And on the other hand, paperwork mistakes (like these common documentation errors) often cause legal headaches. Either way, your company documentation can become a focal…
It’s no secret that the “firsts” of a new position – first day, first week, first quarter and so on – are incredibly important to retention and satisfaction of new hires. But new research from BambooHR found that the time to lock in a new hire for the long haul is even shorter than many…
So you’ve decided to organize a fun activity for employees to participate in. Maybe you’ll set up a cornhole tournament or friendly softball game. Everyone can have a little fun and go home happy. What could possibly go wrong? The answer: Plenty. An employee might suffer the dreaded cornhole injury to a wrist or ankle….
Like it or not, AI is here to stay — and will continue to grow in the workplace. More than a third of companies use AI in their businesses already, and another 42% report plan to use AI in the workplace, according to an IBM study. So — just like in the advent of social…
While tech layoffs get headlines, stubborn labor shortages remain. As of June, there were just 0.6 adults looking for work for the 10,000,000+ job openings in the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics — a number that has held steady since 2021. But these jobs don’t spark the media attention of formerly high-flying…
As the RTO wars continue, employers are pushing hard to get workers back into their cubicles, with some going so far as to “incentivize” office time with punitive consequences for noncompliance. But as this RTO lawsuit shows, some employers may be going too far. A remote employee sued her former employer, alleging the company illegally…
Fall is around the corner, and with a new season comes new, unique ways to engage your employees, promote team-building and just have a little fun with your team. As the days get shorter, it’s important to maintain employee motivation and engagement. Luckily, fall is the perfect time to harness the spirit of autumn to…
