Is this statement true or false: One-quarter of full-time workers say they’re struggling financially. It’s true, according to Ramsey Solutions’ SmartDollar Employee Benefits Study, conducted between Jan. 10 – 25, 2022. The study surveyed 3,000 full-time U.S. workers, who were…
When an employee reports an allegation of sexual harassment, they trigger a duty on the part of their employer to conduct a prompt and thorough investigation. But how prompt is prompt enough – and how thorough does the employer have…
Many employees love working remotely. But there’s something they’re afraid of – being passed over for promotions. Are they correct? Is it really “out of sight out of mind” when it comes to remote employees? Whether that’s the case…
It's official: Employers can no longer require employees alleging sexual misconduct to resolve their claims via arbitration. Last week, President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. The new law amends the…
After a years-long battle, the U.S. women's soccer team is finally victorious in their fight for equal pay. The U.S. Soccer Federation has just paid the women's team $24 million to settle its gender discrimination lawsuit. While the payout is…
Make no mistake about it: The COVID-induced seismic shift to remote work is likely permanent, especially in light of evidence that remote workers tend to be more productive and happier. For employers, that shift has created a host of new…
Employers know that refusing to accommodate or hire a disabled employee can end up being an ADA violation. But what happens if the disabled person poses a danger to themselves and others? A court addressed this issue in a recent…
Parental leave is a sought-after benefit by many U.S. workers. It gives them the much-needed time to bond with their new child whether it be an adoption or a biological birth. But once parental leave is over there’s the challenge…
Discrimination did not drive a school district's decision not to renew a middle school teacher's contract, a federal district court in Virginia decided. In 2014, the Smyth County School Board hired Jeri N. Davidson as a middle school teacher. In…
Let’s switch gears today and talk about WalletHub’s new report on 2022’s Happiest Cities in America. Yep, that’s right. No doom-and-gloom talk about COVID-19 or all the regulatory requirements coming down the line. We're focusing on happiness and how this…
Every hiring professional knows it's illegal to discriminate against a candidate based on their gender, race, religion or age. But a recent survey revealed that a good amount of hirers find themselves inadvertently engaging in age discrimination during the hiring…
If you want to know one thing job candidates want to find in your job listing, it’s salary ranges. How else will they be able to decide if your position, which seems perfect for them, will allow them to pay…
While almost everyone has adjusted to remote work by now, there continue to be some hiccups employers need to look out for. And one recent story brings to light a worry that hiring managers might not have even thought of…
A professor is claiming anti-Italian bias in employment. A court partially granted a defense motion to dismiss. But it also preserved several allegations. Claire Huffman is a 75-year-old Italian professor who has taught at Brooklyn College since 1972. Over the…
It's not unheard of for an employee to fake being sick to get a day off. Some employees take it a step further and pretend to have an ongoing illness in order to secure FMLA leave. But one woman's deception…
A fantasy for many American workers has now become a reality for the citizens of Belgium. The country just announced employees will be entitled to a four-day workweek, as well as the right to disconnect and ignore messages from work…
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