The transition from an onsite workforce to a fully remote workforce was quick. And at the time, few really expected the pandemic to last as long as it has. Now, we have to deal with the fact most federal, state…
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Remote work comes with plenty of challenges, and for employers, a big one is making sure employees are spending their work days actually working. A lot of leaders don't like that they can't pop in on employees like the way…
A jury ruled in favor of an employee who said his employer unlawfully neglected to reasonably accommodate his claustrophobia when it put him an an office with no window. Robert Turco was a senior project manager for Zambelli Fireworks, which…
Heads up, employers. Workers are prepared to resign -- some even if they don't have a new job lined up. Known as "The Great Resignation," a whopping 19 million employees quit their jobs just between March 2021 and July 2021.…
When employers have issues with FMLA certifications it can make leave administration a true nightmare. But one of the best solutions to the problem often gets overlooked by employers. That solution: Going right to the doctor for help. That’s what…
Think about the people you work with - remote or onsite. One out of every three is likely to be prediabetic. What’s worse, 10% of these folks aren’t even aware of their condition, according to the CDC. And when…
Sometimes federal enforcement actions end with big payouts. But it isn’t very often that they get this big -- or include this unusual twist. A temporary placement agency will pay a total of $3.525 million to resolve allegations that it…
If you want to attract and/or retain employees now, you need to know what they're willing to give up to be remote. Many employees aren't ready to leave behind flexibility in their work situation. And you don't want to lose…
She asked a court for too much, and too soon. A judge refused to micromanage an employer's disciplinary process. A firefighter sued for sex discrimination while the incident she’s suing over was still being investigated. She asked the court to order…
A New Mexico federal judge refused to block a vaccine mandate for certain workers from going into effect. The court said data show the vaccines are safe and effective. It also said the vaccines provide immunity that “is significantly more…
A court refused to dismiss an equal protection claim filed by a gay firefighter who says he was subjected to discriminatory treatment in the workplace.Sex-based trash-talk and pranks are still the norm in some police and fire departments. But if…
A Mississippi staffing agency will pay $40,000 and take other steps to resolve a federal government lawsuit that alleged pregnancy bias. The suit accused the employer of illegally discriminating against a job applicant based on her pregnancy. The Equal Employment…
A judge said the “alleged spread of a contagious disease” among jail staff and inmates is a matter of public concern. So the judge has refused to dismiss a fired corrections employee’s First Amendment claim. The employee had issues with…
Does it violate the ADA if an employer denies an employee’s request to bring a support animal to the office? A recent court case addressed that very question. Anxiety attacks Nicholas Conlan worked as a marketer for Costco in Montana.…
Under California law, employers must immediately pay discharged employees all the wages they have earned. Employees who quit without providing prior notice must be paid all wages earned within 72 hours. If at least 72 hours of notice is provided,…
A new lawsuit accuses a Cedar City, Utah, car dealership of violating Title VII by engaging in religious discrimination. The suit says the dealership denied a Muslim employee religious accommodations. It also says the dealership fired the employee because he…
