An HR director received a six-figure settlement to settle her age discrimination claim. Here's what happened: An overseas company hired a new president to run a location in the state of Georgia. Things quickly turned problematic, the HR director said,…
A rock-solid organizational culture bolsters engagement, productivity and loyalty among your employees. But that's a lot easier to say than it is to execute. Tanya Fish, the manager of employee experience solutions for ITA Group, said that she's seen many…
A recent settlement secured by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) provides a basic lesson on how not to respond to requests for religious accommodation. The case involved Sylvia Coleman, who worked as a detention officer for the Lansing police…
Selecting a job candidate who is much younger than others can raise the specter of age bias – but employers are not handcuffed from doing so. They should, however, be prepared to show that the decision was based on a…
"Onboarding Begins at the Job Post: Getting Strategic with Recruiting" is the debut episode of HRMorning's "Voices of HR" podcast. But how is it possible to onboard someone you haven't even talked to? Voices of HR host Berta Aldrich explored…
A few decades ago, the idea of working while on vacation may have seemed absurd and contradictory, but the digital age has made working while taking time off not only accepted, but encouraged in some industries. With the rise of…
The Eighth Circuit revived a First Amendment retaliation claim filed by a police officer who said he was forced to resign over a video that criticized the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. The city’s police department created a group text…
Building on a growing trend, a new NLRB ruling restricts the ability of employers to include confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements for non-supervisory employees. The board’s ruling in McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58, reverses two Trump-era NLRB…
The debate around remote work continues as more companies like Amazon push for a return to the office, and employees desire more flexible work. However, as many benefits as remote work has – from up to 72 minutes of time…
Anyone can sue for discrimination. But winning? That’s another thing. Here’s an example of how to properly defend a claim of unlawful race bias. Duncan Giles, who is African American, was a train conductor for Amtrak. His supervisor was trainmaster…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) continues its crackdown on FLSA violations. Last week, we told you about million-dollar payouts for wage violations. This week, it’s child labor law violations. The latest proof: Four companies recently paid civil penalties, ranging…
Breaks, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and nursing moms -- new guidance from the federal Department of Labor (DOL) helps employers make sure they are applying the rules correctly to teleworkers. In a Field Assistance Bulletin, the DOL…
Hiring for 2023 is unpredictable, to say the least. HR pros know all too well that factors like economic uncertainty and disengagement trends like quiet quitting are impacting the hiring process. But a new study from Checkr reveals that recruiters…
Attracting and retaining Gen Z workers is different from many other generations. Younger generations put a larger focus on their mental health and wellness, and create strict boundaries with work. With Gen Z workers estimated to make up one-third of…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is serious about enforcing federal labor laws, as shown by three recent cases that resulted in million-dollar payouts by alleged offenders. The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division is responsible for enforcing federal Fair Labor…
The McDonald Oil Company agreed to pay $400,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit, the EEOC announced in a press release. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, the Georgia-based company “ignored frequent complaints from multiple female employees and customers about ongoing…
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