Documenting Employee Performance: Guidelines for 2025 & Beyond
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FMLA Notice Requirements: What a New Appeals Court Ruling Means for HR
What exactly are the FMLA notice requirements employees must meet before taking leave? The answer isn’t simple – and getting it wrong can expose employers to costly legal risks. That’s why HR professionals need to understand a new federal appeals court ruling that sheds important light on FMLA notice obligations. Here’s what happened. FMLA and […]
New Supreme Court Ruling Levels Title VII Playing Field
Straight, white employees often faced an uphill fight in discrimination cases – until now. The Supreme Court just made clear that majority employees don’t have to meet a higher legal bar than anyone else. It’s a rare unanimous ruling from the Supreme Court, especially in today’s polarized climate, that sends a clear message on workplace […]
PWFA Compliance Update: Court Rejects EEOC Abortion Rule
A federal judge in Louisiana ruled that the EEOC overstepped its authority by requiring elective abortion accommodations under the PWFA. This narrows the EEOC’s interpretation, but the law’s core protections still apply. The decision invalidates an EEOC rule that said the PWFA’s duty to accommodate “known limitations related to … pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical […]
Can Company Fire Employee for Misconduct Tied to a Disability?
When an employee ties misconduct to a disability, HR has to weigh ADA compliance against policy enforcement. One misstep can trigger a lawsuit. A recent Fourth Circuit ruling clarifies that the ADA does not shield dishonesty or policy violations, even if linked to a medical condition. ADA Case Study: Misconduct During Pre-Employment Physical Exam This […]
Crafting an Effective Written Response to an EEOC Complaint
No one ever wants to receive an EEOC complaint. But a well-documented, fact-based response gives HR the opportunity to protect the organization and demonstrate compliance. At this point, it’s not about the employer’s investigation. EEOC Timelines: What HR Needs to Know Once the EEOC notifies an employer that a charge has been filed, the clock […]
AI Hiring Discrimination: New Ruling in the Workday Lawsuit
AI is changing hiring fast. Workday’s AI hiring discrimination lawsuit sends a clear warning: failing to spot potential algorithmic bias can land employers in serious legal trouble. The Mobley v. Workday case highlights why HR leaders can’t afford to overlook these risks – even if they trust their HR tech vendors. This isn’t about just […]
$3.2M Retaliation Verdict After HR Flags Pay Issues
What does a textbook case of unlawful retaliation look like? If the allegations in this case are true – as a jury believed to the tune of more than $3 million – then a recent lawsuit out of Tennessee is a good example. The jury sided with an HR professional who claimed her law firm […]
Can You Fire an Employee on FMLA Leave? 5 Times Courts Said Yes
What Courts Focus On When Employees Are Fired While on FMLA Leave Terminating an employee during FMLA leave is a legal minefield – but sometimes it’s lawful. A ruling from a federal appeals court clarifies when you can move forward – and when it’s likely to blow up in your face. What if an employee […]
Supreme Court Delivers Big Win for Military Reservist in Pay Dispute
A Coast Guard reservist who is also a federal employee was entitled to differential pay while on active duty, the Supreme Court has ruled. In a 5-4 decision, the nation’s highest court rejected the Justice Department’s argument that a federal law calling for differential pay should be applied more narrowly. The ruling applies to tens […]
ADA Reasonable Accommodation Requirements: 2025 Updates for Employers
This 75-minute program provides practical approaches to complying with the ADA’s accommodations mandates for job applicants and existing employees. Learn what employers should and shouldn’t do under the current laws for your on-site and remote employees.
Revoked Accommodation? New Dress Code Rule Sparks ADA Lawsuit
It’s not often that dress codes and ADA accommodation claims cross paths – but if an employee asks to be excused from complying with a generally applicable dress code requirement as a disability-related job accommodation, employers need to know the ropes. A continuing case from Maryland provides an example. Employee Dress Code Requires Heels In […]
8 Bully Types That Disrupt Workplace Culture
Workplace bullying has long been a challenge, but during Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s especially important to highlight how such behavior directly harms employee well-being, diminishes productivity and exposes organizations to significant legal risks. Recognizing common bullying patterns allows HR professionals to respond quickly and effectively, preventing issues from growing into larger cultural or legal […]
USCIS Revises Form I-9: Here Are the Changes You’ll See
In April 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an updated version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Shortly thereafter, E-Verify and E-Verify+, which also fall under the purview of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), underwent minor changes as well. Here are the details. Updated Form I-9 The most recent version of Form […]
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Surviving As a One-Person HR Department: Avoid Lawsuits & Stress
Discover best practices, tips, and tools to remain compliant with employment law, juggle it all as an HR department of one, and keep your company out of legal trouble.
New Settlement: $15.5M Commission Wage Warning for HR Leaders
Commission-based compensation is a powerful driver of performance, but when not carefully managed, it can expose organizations to significant legal and financial risk. Case in point: A lawsuit involving commission wages at tech company Oracle has been tentatively settled, with the employer agreeing to pay $15.5 million to end the long-running dispute. The suit, which […]
