A new ruling from a federal appeals court provides important insight for employers and HR pros on how to successfully defend employee claims of bias or retaliation. And while the case involves a state-specific law called the Washington Law Against…
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We’ve all felt a little out of our depths at work from time to time – whether you’re feeling unqualified for the work you’re doing or getting the dreaded Sunday Scaries, the occurrence of imposter syndrome and feeling anxious at…
Conflicting federal, state and local laws on marijuana use raise tough questions for HR professionals. For example, should you require employees to submit to a drug test? And if so, when it is OK to fire someone who fails? How…
A newly filed lawsuit says CVS Health violated Virginia law when it dismissed a nurse practitioner who declined to prescribe or administer abortion-inducing drugs because of her religious beliefs. The suit says CVS accommodated the nurse practitioner’s religious beliefs for…
Employee wellness is a top priority for many HR pros because it’s a key factor to retain and attract talent. Offering good pay won’t cut it anymore – 87% of employees consider health and wellness packages when choosing an employer,…
It’s been a long and winding road for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) since the law was passed in 1990. From the start, the statute’s text was filled with malleable terms and sometimes equivocal language that was in dire…
It’s no secret that the hiring process has been complicated in recent months – a looming recession, candidates who ghost you and the labor market paradox make the future of hiring look bleak. However, there are a lot of emerging…
It’s no secret that many prefer remote work – a study from McKinsey & Company found that 87% of employees who were offered remote work took the opportunity. The study also showed that a flexible work environment is one of…
Employee surveys have become a popular way for employers to demonstrate their interest in their employees’ concerns. But if no action is taken as a result of what you learn from them, your survey efforts will have little benefit and could…
This employer-friendly ruling highlights just how much freedom companies have to set job requirements – and choose the best candidates for the position. In this case, a Black applicant accused a university of not hiring him due to racial bias.…
A new disability bias suit accuses the Salvation Army of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by terminating a cashier on the basis of his disability. Like a legion of cases before it, the suit says the events triggering the…
Making sure your recruiting process is diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI) for everyone is a longstanding issue for hiring managers. Although great strides are being made toward gender equity, women’s representation across the board is still low, especially when moving…
Think back to your first job out of school. How long did you plan to be there when you started? How long did you keep it? What did you get out of it? Did you get career coaching or help…
Many HR professionals are aware of the struggles full-time parents go through and how to support caregivers at work. However, since COVID-19, many parents have had to face a new struggle: pediatric mental health issues. In a 2020 survey from…
A federal appeals court upheld a jury’s decision to award more than $5 million to a former IBM worker who said he was discharged for opposing what he believed was unlawful race bias. The case was filed under Washington state…
It’s time for companies to dust off their outplacement services offerings and give them a good once-over to make sure they have what employees might need in the case of a reduction in force (RIF). Because as salaries climb to…
