A new EEOC lawsuit is taking aim at a Michigan hospital that allegedly violated federal law by denying a job applicant’s request to be excused from a generally applicable flu shot requirement. The suit targets Mercy Health St. Mary’s, which…
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An employer in Pennsylvania will pay more than $384,000 in back wages and civil penalties to resolve H-2B violations. As an FYI, the federal H-2B visa program permits employers to temporarily hire nonimmigrants to perform nonagricultural labor or services in…
The conversation around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what its effect on the workplace will be has been increasing throughout the years but has seemed to skyrocket since the launch of ChatGPT and similar generative AI tools. Despite the many benefits…
“The law requires companies to make hiring decisions based on an applicant’s qualifications, not gender stereotypes,” said EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows in a recent press release announcing a seven-figure settlement for an undetermined group of women. Here's what happened…
The interview process can be a tedious, drawn-out process for both the recruiter and the candidate. From phone screenings to a final job offer, there can be a lot of complicated, moving parts when it leads to a new, best-fit…
One of the toughest things employers have to define and redefine is benefits strategy - especially with employee retention being the challenge that it is right now. A survey of employee attitudes by Willis Towers Watson indicates it's possible to…
Heads up, HR: The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will begin enforcement of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) later this month. The good news is, the agency just released two new tools to help…
An Illinois skilled nursing facility's pregnancy policy just cost it $400,000. According to a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Symphony Deerbrook LLC had a pregnancy policy that required its employees to tell it when they were…
In this case, the EEOC sued on behalf of three Hispanic women who alleged that two C-suite executives in Texas created a hostile work environment. Who was involved: Alden Short and Hinson Jennings, a Dallas-based property management company, and three…
When it comes to tattoos at work, how much power do employers have to give a thumbs up or say no go? If you don’t know the answer, you’re running the risk of exposing yourself to a possible lawsuit –…
Minimizing burnout-related turnover and quiet quitting is still a significant challenge for HR pros. It indicates employee happiness is lacking somehow. Consultant and science of happiness scholar Rob Dubin has been working closely with HR departments struggling with retention in…
FMLA obligations don’t kick in unless an employer qualifies as a “covered employer” under the statute. Sometimes, determining whether an employer is covered can get a little tricky. The questions abound: How many employees must be retained? For how long?…
In recent months, companies have faced an increasing number of lawsuits that stemmed from opposing political views, from face masks and company dress codes to "woke" training and anti-bias initiatives. In this case, the company juggled Title VII rights involving…
Rising cost of living. Recession fears. Political conflict. Across the world, collective social, economic and political instability is rampant, leaving many feeling overwhelmed, burned out and disillusioned. And this disillusionment is especially prevalent at work, as 54% of respondents in…
In the midst of many uncertainties for workers – from recession fears to record-high burnout levels – utilizing emotional intelligence at work can be the hidden key to keeping employees engaged, motivated and valued. Despite the importance of emotional intelligence,…
A newly filed lawsuit says a New Jersey nursing home's job termination of a longtime worker violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The employee's lifting restriction did not prevent her from doing her job, the suit alleges, and the…
