A joint letter signed by the attorneys general of 16 states clarifies their support for DEI programs, noting the "important role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts … in creating and maintaining legally compliant and thriving workplaces." Massachusetts AG…
No one likes to do it, but for HR personnel and managers it’s part of the job: Sometimes, and despite their best efforts to make things work, they have to let people go. As stressful as a termination meeting can…
With a new administration introducing significant policy shifts, the need for strong documentation is more critical than ever. Having a paper trail is incredibly important, especially when it comes to protecting the company from future legal trouble. It can be…
A federal court refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by an employee who was fired after taking FMLA leave to recover from a stroke. The ruling puts a spotlight on two important questions. First, how much contact should employers have…
We recently gave you a heads-up about all the EEOC changes since President Trump returned to the White House. One notable change: Trump appointed Andrea Lucas as Acting Chair of the EEOC. Shortly after Lucas assumed control, she outlined her…
A lawsuit that accuses an employer of pressuring an employee to work while on FMLA leave will proceed following a federal court’s decision to reject the employer’s immunity defense. While much of the ruling is devoted to the intricacies of…
On his first day back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on AI that will likely have trickle-down effects on every company and HR professional. With one signature, Trump essentially revoked Executive Order 14110, which…
Employers are facing higher penalty amounts in 2025 for violations of several employment laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The information came in a final rule released by the Department of Labor (DOL) at the beginning of…
Staying on top of compliance is no small feat these days. For HR pros, especially those at small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with limited resources, keeping up with compliance updates can quickly become overwhelming – which is why they often…
President Trump's anti-DEI initiatives have moved into the private sector. First up: Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, alleging the company’s DEI policy illegally favors women and people of color. According to the complaint, Starbucks…
In our interactive, instructor-led 60-minute event, you will learn how policy shifts under the Trump administration are reshaping workplace culture, employee engagement, and HR compliance. From changes in DEI policies to new labor regulations and free speech concerns, we'll explore…
This employer had a perfectly good reason to let an employee go – but was still unable to squelch a claim of unlawful gender discrimination. How is that possible, you ask? Let’s look at a ruling from a federal appeals…
You already understand the need to have new hire paperwork, such as Form I-9, in order. Now with the spotlight on illegal immigration, that has become more pressing. One of President Donald Trump's new executive orders, Protecting the American People…
President Trump made significant changes to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) when he returned to the White House. Here’s what happened – and what it means for HR. New EEOC Leadership As expected, President Trump fired Karla Gilbride, the…
The compliance landscape is shifting rapidly right now – and throughout these changes, the focus has to be protecting the company and ensuring employee safety. To keep pace with these changes, employers may want to lean on HR technology to…
As expected, President Donald Trump began his second term by issuing a slew of executive orders on Day One -- and he's issued several more since then. The Trump Administration's executive orders span several industries and cut across federal agencies,…
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