As you may have heard, focusing on employees’ mental health and well-being is expected to be one of the biggest workforce trends in 2024. That’s good advice because getting tripped up by mental health stereotypes can be an expensive mistake.…
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What’s a valid accommodation request under the ADA or similar law? This case shows that the answer might not be as simple as you think. In the case, an employee’s lawyer sent a letter to his employer titled “Accommodations Requests.”…
To prove unlawful retaliation, three critical requirements must be met. And when any one of them is missing, the retaliation claim cannot succeed. First, the employee must have engaged in what is called protected activity. Second, they must show their…
In today's increasingly diverse workplaces, avoiding harassment and bias is more important than ever. Former employment lawyer Janine Yancey, the founder and CEO of Emtrain, a company that provides training and resources on harassment and bias prevention, issued this warning…
Terminating employees is never easy, but it’s part of the job for HR. It’s helpful to follow a termination checklist to avoid communication mistakes that can cause legal headaches. Case in point: A manager in Missouri sent a text suggesting…
The world of work is very different from what it was a few short years ago. But if your company culture hasn't updated with it accordingly, your competitors will beat you in the war for talent. That's according to Tiersa…
In the post-pandemic world, many organizations are still experimenting with optimization of employee hybrid work schedules. In an episode of the HRMorning podcast "Voices of HR," Amy Cosgrove, the VP of people for North America for the finance/business management technology…
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…
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…
Onboarding new hires is an often-missed opportunity for crucial early employee engagement. That's according to Tina Schust Robinson, founder of training and coaching company WorkJoy. During a presentation at the 2023 BambooHR Virtual Conference, she said that it's worth it…
