Some of the biggest pain points HR pros like you have been managing since the pandemic are related to hiring and turnover. Knowing why people join your company, and why they leave, has to be at the heart of your…
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Idaho’s highest court negated a lower court ruling that said a doctor’s noncompete agreement could not be enforced. The case was sent back to the lower court for further proceedings. Dr. Donald Blaskiewicz, who is a highly trained neurosurgeon, was…
A federal appeals court has revived claims of sex and age discrimination filed by a psychiatrist who lost her job because she could not pass a physical ability test. The plaintiff in the case is Jane DiCocco, who was 67…
As #MeToo turns five, it's clear that the movement has generated an increased awareness about sexual harassment and assault. And as countless numbers of people shared their stories, one thing became all-too-clear: a lot of that harassment happened at work.…
In the darkest days of COVID, many of your employees may have turned to online retailers to meet household needs. Seizing an opportunity, Amazon Pharmacy launched in November 2020. John Love, the vice-president of Amazon Pharmacy and PillPack, said a…
A Texas jury has returned a verdict of more than $366 million to a former FedEx employee who said the package delivery giant engaged in retaliation because she complained about alleged racial discrimination. The award, which may be negated or…
How closely are you watching your employees? If it’s too closely, the feds may be watching you – and may soon be taking more aggressive action to stop it. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) just issued a memo announcing…
Over the last year or so, the COVID-19 pandemic, the ‘Great Resignation’ and Quiet Quitting have all highlighted an undeniable truth: Mental health matters. And if you’re like many HR pros looking to recruit and retain top talent, consider this:…
A lot has changed since the pandemic started, but perhaps nothing was more impacted than work locations. Many workers who worked a traditional 9-5 were used to the usual commute and problems that office life had. Suddenly, they were opened…
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released a new notice-of-rights labor law poster for employers to display at their worksites. Under Title VII and other federal laws, covered employers must conspicuously post notices for employees that inform them…
Another holiday season is right around the corner, which means this employer-friendly ruling from the Sixth Circuit provides timely guidance -- just in time for Christmas, Hanukkah and other religious celebrations. The court upheld the terminations of two employees who…
In what has to be a frustrating decision for all employers, Alaska’s highest court ruled that a carpenter who admitted to using both alcohol and cocaine before getting hurt on the job was nonetheless entitled to workers’ comp benefits. The…
Lowe’s, a nationwide hardware and home improvement company, has agreed to pay $700,000 to resolve a sexual harassment complaint brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of three female employees. According to the EEOC’s complaint, Lowe’s “allowed…
The grocery delivery company Instacart has agreed to pay $46.5 million to settle a lawsuit that accused it of wrongfully classifying employees as independent contractors. San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott sued Instacart in September of 2019, just three days…
A New York federal court granted a temporary injunction that ordered a company to stop using “oppressive child labor” and to comply with a Department of Labor (DOL) investigation. According to the DOL, a restaurant violated the child labor provisions…
A newly filed lawsuit accuses pharmaceutical behemoth Lilly USA, LLC, of violating federal law banning age bias by making a conscious effort to reduce the number of older people it employed as pharmaceutical sales representatives. The suit’s allegations raise important…
