How bad does a job action have to be to create a right to sue? Sometimes, the answer is easy. For example, if an employee is terminated or demoted for a bad reason, that clearly counts as an adverse employment…
Employment Law
A new decision from a federal appeals court has an important message for HR pros about the scope of the ADA’s ban on retaliation. The message: The ADA’s anti-retaliation provision is expansive, and it can even be used by employees…
In today's digital age, social media has blurred the lines between personal and professional lives. A post made outside of work hours can quickly become visible to colleagues, clients, and the public, sometimes causing workplace disruption or damaging an employer's…
More women are speaking up about menopause challenges at work – and Rhode Island has become the first state to make menopause accommodation a legal requirement. The Ocean State’s latest workplace law took effect on June 24, 2025, requiring employers…
When employees raise disability discrimination concerns, employers face a critical choice: engage properly or face legal consequences. Recent EEOC settlements totaling $110,000 show what can happen when companies get it wrong. Remote Work Accommodation Request Denied In Georgia, an employee…
Do you know what it means to be a “similarly situated” employee under the law? It’s important to have a clear grasp of this employment law concept, especially if you are contemplating or implementing a group layoff. A recent decision…
A recent court ruling shows how a sex-based rumor crossed the line into harassment. It highlights risks HR faces when rumors go unchecked – and the actions needed to prevent hostile work environments and retaliation claims. Here are the details…
Nooses. White supremacy symbols. A manager who punished a worker for speaking up. That's what the EEOC says happened at a crane company -- and the fallout cost more than half a million dollars. But headline-grabbing figures and legal findings…
Every savvy HR pro knows that employee allegations of sexual harassment are not to be taken lightly. Dropping the ball on conducting a prompt and thorough workplace investigation – and then taking swift remedial action if needed – can lead…
Most managers have some familiarity with terms such as ADA, FMLA and harassment – but it’s what they don’t know that can become a legal liability for your organization. In our 75-minute, instructor-led program, your managers will learn and understand…
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…
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…
