A few days ago, Merriam-Webster announced their “word of the year” for 2022: gaslighting. The word had a 1,740% search increase throughout the year. Merriam-Webster defines gaslighting as “the act or practice of grossly misleading someone, especially for one’s own advantage.” The word gaslight originates from a 1938 play and 1944 movie of the same […]
As an HR pro, you’re adept at juggling many stressors on a regular basis. But those day-to-day headaches don’t come close to the nightmare scenario that unfolded at a Walmart in Virginia, where a manager killed several employees in a workplace shooting. Here’s a quick recap of what we know so far: The manager opened […]
The holidays are upon us, and companies are busily planning their holiday celebrations. Just don’t forget one very important issue – make them inclusive! Now that most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, employees are looking forward to celebrating this holiday season in as normal a manner as possible. If you’re helping plan your celebration, remember […]
From political ads to campaign signs as far as the eye can see, there was no avoiding the 2022 midterm elections this year. No matter what side you’re on, the laws and legislations that were passed on November 8 have sweeping effects for the rest of the country. As an HR pro, it’s important to […]
There’s no denying the fact that COVID-19 has changed the way we do work – where we do it, how we do it and when we do it. While in the past, the four-day workweek seemed like a luxury – if not a dream – many companies are beginning to implement shortened workweek experiments … […]
This case shows just how tricky things can get when the ADA and FMLA overlap. Here, an employee exhausted her FMLA leave and then sought an accommodation: remote work. When the company — a law firm — denied her request to work from home, the employee didn’t return to the office. Instead, she sued, alleging […]
The concept of a side hustle – aka moonlighting, freelancing or whatever you want to call it – is far from new. But with a looming recession, inflation and the “quiet quitting” trend, side hustles are getting more buzz than usual. For businesses, the idea of employees having a second job or a profitable hobby may not […]
A termination is justified if an employee is caught stealing, right? Not necessarily. This case shows that everything isn’t black and white — especially when managers make mistakes during the termination process. Key takeaways for HR: Not every manager has received training to properly handle the dreaded termination talk. That’s why it’s crucial for HR pros to […]
A few weeks ago, we told you about an extension to the I-9 remote filing flexibility, set to end on Oct. 31, 2022. Now, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are looking to make that change permanent. A notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) has been released to be […]
