Colorado has joined a growing list of states that have passed what are known as “Clean Slate” laws, lending momentum to a trend that is likely to see additional states follow suit -- perhaps in the near future. Gov. Jared…
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Unlawful age bias takes many forms. More typically and obviously, age bias claims are triggered by obviously adverse job actions, like a termination or demotion. But not always. In fact, even what some may view as a seemingly benign job…
Employment law can get murky, especially when you’re talking about the multi-employer worksite doctrine. While this doctrine doesn’t apply to every employer it does apply to those in construction, manufacturing and other industries. So, it’s best to stay on top…
A new decision from a federal appeals court demonstrates the limits on the duty of employers to extend religious accommodation to employees under Title VII. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that the postal service was…
Ask any employer where employee well-being ranks on their priority list, and it will likely be close to the top: one thing we've learned from The Great Resignation is that employees' mental health is deeply linked to retention. Employers are…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a priority for many employers and as an HR Manager, you have probably been tasked with implementing programs in your workplace toward this end. Simultaneously, many companies see how prioritizing strong values, guiding their…
Many companies conduct drug screenings on prospective employees before hiring them, and typically, refusing to hire them for a positive test result is allowed. However, in a recent lawsuit filed by the EEOC, a company is in legal hot water…
With warm weather rapidly approaching comes the return of summer interns to many workplaces. There are a lot of benefits to using interns. Doing so can help develop new talent and get future employees interested in your field. Internship programs…
May is mental health awareness month. And while education plays a big part in removing the stigma of having mental health conditions, there’s no reason you can’t have a fun time during the month of May to improve employees’ mental…
If you're eager to recruit new grads to your company, a recent survey conducted by virtual health and well-being solution TimelyMD will be of interest. The study polled over 1,000 new grads across the U.S. and found that the majority…
Need a way to attract more women to your workplace? Here’s a novel idea: Offer menstrual leave. No, we aren’t joking. We’re 100% serious. Right now, the DOL says 54.8% of the U.S. workforce is female. And more women may…
Many organizations have downsized their physical office space because they now have a hybrid workforce thanks to the pandemic. Less office space means fewer desks and offices, but that doesn’t matter because people can share desks. No big deal, right?…
Heads up, employers. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is suing coffee giant Starbucks over many of its employee handbook policies, alleging the company has "overly-broad and discriminatory rules." And you'll want to make sure you don't have any of…
Nearly everyone in the country is feeling the impact of high inflation right now, and retirees are no exception. According to a survey done by Resume Builder, one in five retirees said they will likely return to the workforce this…
How much porn is OK to watch at work? We hope your policy is zero. And as the following suit shows, the reasons for taking that policy seriously don’t just include cutting down on distractions and keeping the focus on…
Guess what can give you higher employee retention? Listening! A recent study found that organizations that listened to and acted on employee feedback were 11 times more likely to have high retention rates. And the important thing is technology allows…
