HR 101 for Managers & Supervisors in 2025
In this 75-minute event, managers and supervisors will learn key federal and state laws to prevent employee issues, build confidence, and reduce legal risks.
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ADA 35th Anniversary: Building Access and Inclusion at Work
On July 26, 2025, the ADA 35th anniversary marks a milestone for disability rights. To this day, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in many aspects of public life, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and access to government programs and services. It also requires companies to reasonably accommodate individuals with […]
8th Circuit Upholds ADA Accommodation Win for Deaf Driver
Memo to HR: In ADA accommodation cases, be sure to conduct an individualized assessment of the applicant or employee before you conclude that it’s not possible to provide a reasonable accommodation. Making blanket assumptions about what people with disabilities can and cannot do is a terrible idea. And if you believe that allowing an individual […]
6 Ways to Navigate Contingent Labor Compliance
If you’re an HR professional dealing with contingent labor, you’ve probably felt the creeping anxiety as your company takes on more contract workers, consultants and freelancers. The contingent workforce is on the rise, but so are the risks. Misclassification, legal violations and compliance headaches are lurking at every turn — and they can cost you […]
Fired Pregnant Worker Gets Second Chance After FMLA Certification Error
Here’s an FMLA tip for HR pros everywhere: Don’t require an FMLA certification to include information you already know. And another important thing to keep in mind: Even if an employee taking FMLA leave doesn’t comply with your policy regarding the substitution of paid leave, they are still entitled to take unpaid leave under the […]
New DOL Wage Investigation Policy Gives HR a Strategic Edge: What to Know Now
While political headlines dominated the news cycle, the Department of Labor (DOL) quietly issued a new field bulletin that could reshape how employers manage wage and hour investigations. The update limits when the agency can seek liquidated damages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – a change with significant financial implications for employers. This […]
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One Big Beautiful Bill Breakdown: HR’s Guide to the New Law
In our 90-minute program, you’ll discover how to confidently manage the workplace impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)—from payroll adjustments to employee communication.
Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions: 5 Takeaways for HR
A new Supreme Court decision has changed how federal rules can be blocked in court. While the facts of the case fall outside the employment context, the ruling holds important implications for employers. In Trump v. Casa, Inc., the Court limited the authority of federal district courts to issue nationwide injunctions that apply beyond the […]
Preventing & Handling ICE Raids: Guidelines for Employers
In our 90 minute program, you’ll gain clear, actionable steps to prepare for and respond to ICE raids with confidence, plus understand the new Form I-9.
Supreme Court Limits ADA Retirement Benefits Protections for Workers
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that ADA retirement benefits do not extend to retirees challenging post-employment changes – a decision that limits legal exposure for employers and signals a key compliance shift HR should factor into benefits planning. The ADA’s protections extend only to people who are currently qualified for a job that they […]
Is Geographical Discrimination Legal? What HR Needs to Know
As remote and hybrid work continue to evolve, some employees are finding themselves on the receiving end of unexpected ultimatums: Relocate or lose your job. This has sparked questions about so-called geographical discrimination – the idea that making employment decisions based on where someone lives might cross a legal line. But geography – the location […]
$1.8M Age Discrimination Verdict: What HR Should Know
A seven-figure age discrimination verdict should turn the head of any HR pro. In a recent case from Ohio, a state appeals court upheld a jury’s decision to go big in favor of a long-term CPA who was let go at age 65. The case highlights what HR should consider when deciding to terminate the […]
Background Checks: A $600K FCRA Compliance Mistake
Background checks are essential to hiring – but even small compliance missteps can lead to significant legal risk and costly settlements. Barnes & Noble, for example, paid $600,000 after a single footnote in their disclosure form sparked litigation. For HR leaders, this case remains a clear reminder to scrutinize every detail of your background screening […]
Pay Transparency Best Practices That Build Trust and Cut Risk
More employees feel left in the dark about their pay than HR leaders might expect: 22% disagree and another 29% strongly disagree that their employer is transparent about compensation, according to Payscale’s 2025 Fair Pay Impact Report. Trust gaps around pay transparency pose a real risk to workforce stability – regardless of whether they stem […]
Texas Court Dismantles EEOC Harassment Guidance on Trans Protections
A federal district court in Texas has struck down portions of the EEOC’s harassment guidance, ruling that the agency overstepped its authority by asserting that Title VII requires employers to accommodate transgender employees’ bathroom access, pronoun usage and dress preferences. The court said the EEOC’s interpretation goes beyond the statute and relevant Supreme Court precedent. […]
Southwest Sanction Tossed: 7 Key HR Compliance Takeaways
A federal appeals court struck down a court-ordered religious liberty training for Southwest’s attorneys. Even so, it affirmed a seven-figure jury verdict for a fired employee. The case carries critical lessons for HR teams handling post-litigation compliance. Here’s the latest in the long-running dispute – and what it means to HR. Southwest Worker Files Religious […]
