Regardless of how companies or managers may feel about the topic, cannabis (including recreational and medical marijuana, and any product containing THC) is becoming ubiquitous – and is approaching a $30 billion per year industry. Marijuana is “legal” for adults…
Administering leave in cases involving disability is one of the more challenging issues that HR pros face. And when employees go on leave without giving their employer a clue as to when they will be back, things become particularly difficult.…
Is mandatory retirement ever allowed? Or does it always violate laws banning age discrimination? The short answer: Federal law generally bans such policies, but in very limited circumstances they are permissible. Bottom line: Think long and hard before implementing such…
Earlier this year, we told you that income-related equality was going to be one of the top employment law issues of 2023. Now, as the year winds to a close, a new eight-figure equal pay settlement shows just how expensive…
When it comes to laws that require HR pros to put on their thinking caps and really think things through, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act is near the top of the list. From eligibility issues to how to…
As a busy HR professional, you know that compliance is more than a buzzword – it’s a necessity. That’s why we’ve developed a new resource for our readers. Enter the HR Compliance Calendar – your secret weapon for staying ahead…
When do employers’ ADA obligations kick in? Do compliance requirements start as soon as employees get to work? Or do they begin during the commute -- before workers even arrive at the job site? A newly filed lawsuit puts the…
Since its establishment on July 2, 1965, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been committed to its mission of eradicating workplace discrimination, both on an individual and systemic level. However, the EEOC's recently unveiled 2022-2026 strategic plan highlights a…
A recent court decision out of California highlights just how important it is for employers to fully grasp the tech tools they use at work. Case in point: A company’s CEO didn’t understand the ins and outs of e-signatures, which…
A new federal appeals court ruling is good news for any employer that requires its employees to wear work uniforms. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) crossed the line…
Here’s a cautionary tale about what can happen when a holiday party gets out of hand. A former employee has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Taco Bell, alleging things got so bad after a wild holiday party that she…
The EEOC filed 48 disability accommodation lawsuits in FY 2023, almost doubling the 27 ADA cases it filed the previous year, according to employment attorneys at Seyfarth. And if the EEOC steps into an ADA dispute, the cost of…
She said she was the only female doing the job, and that males were paid more. So why did her wage bias lawsuit fall flat? A federal appeals court affirmed a lower court’s ruling against a female employee who raised…
A newly settled suit filed by the Department of Justice illustrates the tightrope employers must walk when dealing with employees who have alcohol use disorders. The federal Department of Justice (DOJ) has tentatively resolved a charge that a Minnesota employer…
Explaining corporate math is one of the trendiest ways for frustrated employees to take a jab at their employers right now. You’ve probably seen plenty of posts and videos featuring workers’ views on corporate math. It might be a new…
Apple Inc. has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations that it engaged in illegal hiring practices, the DOJ announced in a press release. At issue here, the company had jobs that were available through the PERM program, a…
