?It’s no secret: Many employees have a “Plan B” in case things start to go badly with their current job. But now, even more workers are creating contingency plans to protect their... Read more »
?Remote work has undoubtedly become one of the biggest workplace trends of the past few years, with scores of workers starting—and then continuing—the practice throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. As... Read more »
?Takeaway: Even though an employer had positions in place—an occupational health nurse and a director of disability management—that should have ensured effective handling of intertwined disability accommodation and medical leave claims, evidence... Read more »
?Takeaway: Employers may take adverse action against employees with disabilities or members of other protected categories if they are insubordinate. ?A federal district court in Connecticut granted summary judgment against disability and... Read more »
?Paid time off (PTO) doesn’t sound like the most interesting part of an HR executive’s job, but in 2020, Matthew Hamilton, vice president, people analytics and HRIS at Birmingham, Ala.-based Protective Life... Read more »
?Millennials and Generation Z say improving their mental health is their top resolution for 2023, according to a Forbes Health survey conducted in November with 1,005 U.S. adults. Half of respondents between... Read more »
?Former employment attorney and author Jathan Janove writes for SHRM Online on how to inject greater humanity into HR compliance. Jathan welcomes your questions and suggestions for future columns. Contact him at the... Read more »
?A new ruling from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) modifies the test used to determine whether a group is an appropriate collective bargaining unit, making it easier for unions to get... Read more »
Contingent workers are also known as freelancers, contract workers, or gig workers. Unlike full-time employees, contingent workers do not receive benefits or a salary. They are paid on a part-time or project... Read more »
?California employers are required to post several notices and distribute various pamphlets informing employees of their employment rights. Effective Jan. 1, 2023, eight out of 18 of these required notices will be... Read more »
