The U.S. Marshals Service recently settled a longstanding class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in hiring, promotions and job assignments. On Sept. 26, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) granted preliminary approval... Read more »
The pandemic ushered in a new era of work. Many workplaces went fully remote, with some employers giving up their office space altogether. In the post-pandemic era, a number of workplaces are... Read more »
New federal data shows the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is cracking down on unlawful workplace practices. The EEOC filed 143 discrimination or harassment lawsuits in fiscal year 2023, which began... Read more »
‘Tis the season for holiday parties in the workplace. Planning what food to serve at employee gatherings can be equal parts fun and stressful. About 1 in 10 Americans have food allergies, according... Read more »
Potential leave entitlement doesn’t end with the exhaustion of 12 weeks of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) but may be extended for a specified period of time under... Read more »
Takeaway: Because of technological advances and the COVID-19 pandemic, determining whether in-person attendance is an essential function of a specific job has become much more of a case-specific inquiry. A radiology department... Read more »
Takeaway: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance instructs that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may protect an employee with alcoholism—one able to perform the essential job functions, with or without an accommodation,... Read more »
For HR managers and employees alike, Halloween can be more of a trick than a treat. While workplace Halloween festivities can create an atmosphere that helps co-workers have fun and get to know... Read more »
As with any initiative, there are a lot of important details to thoroughly and thoughtfully consider before establishing an employee relief fund (ERF). “Carefully contemplating these considerations will also help answer the... Read more »
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. employees say businesses have a positive impact on people’s lives—small businesses especially so—but many are skeptical about employers using artificial intelligence responsibly, according to a new report from... Read more »
