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Learn MoreOn 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In our interactive, instructor-led 90-minute event, you will learn how Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) will reshape your business operations, including payroll, compliance, and HR. This session demystifies the law’s sweeping tax reforms to give employers the tools and…
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…
ICE raids are becoming a reality for more and more employers. Understanding what to do (or not do) when ICE shows up at your door is critical. In our interactive, instructor-led 90-minute event, you will learn how to prepare for,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Incorrect documentation of employee behavior can result in litigation, investigations, and allegations of discrimination or wrongful termination. These actions can negatively impact an organization’s reputation, plus lead to costly fines and penalties. In our interactive, instructor-led 90-minute event, you will…
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