New York just took a huge step in protecting people in its state from sexual harassment. This new law may set a precedent and is something other states may want to pay attention to. Here’s why. All employers in New…
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What is organizational resilience? With a volatile market, rising inflation and effects of the COVID pandemic, your company’s ability to adapt to change - known as organizational resilience - is crucial. Organizational resilience is “the ability of an organization to…
A recent EEOC settlement demonstrates the GINA/COVID tightrope employers must walk when it comes to complying with the requirements of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and doing all it can to keep COVID-19 out of the workplace. Earlier this…
Another lawsuit involving Black Lives Matter (BLM) face masks has reached a federal appeals court. This time, the Third Circuit sided with employees – and blocked the enforcement of a policy that prohibited employees from wearing face masks that feature…
Did you know companies that invest in employees' well-being see results as high as 600% ROI? That’s because for every $1 invested in employees’ well-being, medical and absenteeism costs go down. The type of wellness programs that see these kinds…
Employees might have health conditions that meet the definition of “disability” under federal law – but that doesn’t mean a court’s going to buy it if they say "the disability made me do it" when they break the rules. And…
Hobby Lobby is in hot water! The world’s largest privately owned arts-and-crafts retailer is being sued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A cashier at Hobby Lobby’s Olathe, KS, store has…
When the pandemic first hit, video-meeting technology, like Zoom and Teams, saved the day for many businesses. Then video-meeting fatigue hit and everyone started complaining, saying they were tied to their computers because people were holding too many meetings. Fast…
One year out from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2021 release of 50 newly defined occupations of the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC), the baseline is stabilizing – let’s look at what changed. Perhaps as a response to the tectonic shifts…
The First Circuit affirmed a ruling that dismissed Title VII discrimination claims brought by employees who were disciplined for wearing face masks featuring the Black Lives Matter (BLM) slogan at work. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, Whole…
A professor who was not reappointed after he raised concerns relating to labor practices proved his whistleblower claim and is entitled to more than $735,000 in damages, a state court in Connecticut has ruled. After earning his Ph.D in marketing…
Who was involved: The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and three HR professionals who are hearing impaired. What happened: The HR professionals are members of SHRM. They alleged the organization violated Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act…
West Virginia’s highest court remanded age and sex discrimination claims filed by an employee who lost her job. Diane Judy started working as a commercial driver’s license (CDL) instructor for a college in 2018. That December, she expressed concerns about…
If you’re still short-staffed and looking for employees, we’ve got some terrific news! A new study found that 94% of people who said they were unemployed and 68% of retirees would consider returning to work. The CNBC All-America Workforce Survey…
In an important new ruling, a federal appeals court ruled that Title VII’s anti-retaliation provision applies to an HR manager’s claim that her employer fired her because she provided testimony against a prior employer in a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit. Broadly…
A federal magistrate judge recommended denying a Colorado university’s motion to dismiss a Title VII reverse discrimination claim filed by a male applicant. In 2018, Christian Sparks applied for a position as a Civil Rights Investigator with the Office of…
