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…
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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…
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 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the backbone of how you classify jobs, track time and pay employees. Slip up, and it’s more than a paperwork problem. In FY 2024 alone, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What Courts Focus On When Employees Are Fired While on FMLA Leave Whether the termination reason was documented before the FMLA request Whether the same rule or standard was applied to employees not on leave Whether timing was the only…
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…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities - unless to do so would cause undue hardship. It’s crucial that employers and managers are up to speed on the current laws,…
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…
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…
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…
The pressures and responsibilities of HR are difficult enough for a whole department of people, but when you're the only HR professional it's a matter of survival mode. Handling the workload, ensuring legal compliance, and avoiding extreme stress can be…
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…
