Unconscious bias training (UBT) aims to address unintentional biases, but it's crucial to remember that explicit biases also exist. While fostering open discussion,...
Since 2008, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has protected most individuals with autism spectrum disorder. As this disability is becoming increasingly common...
The gig economy is growing rapidly, and it's changing the way we work and connect with each other. While gig work offers flexibility and autonomy, it also comes with...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law. It requires employers to provide workplace accommodations for people with qualifying medical conditions....
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protections for a larger portion of the population than many realize. The ADA defines disability broadly, covering...
Overworking employees with excessive overtime can lead to burnout, insomnia, depression, and decreased productivity. If you notice signs of fatigue or irritability in...
Creating an inclusive workplace for employees with disabilities is both a moral and legal imperative under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the ADA...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released new guidelines on workplace harassment, the first comprehensive update since 1999. The agency stresses...
Providing benefits like paid parental leave and flexible work options helps employees balance their work and family life. This makes employees feel valued and...
In the U.S., a strong foundation of civil rights and employment laws protects workers from discrimination. You're likely familiar with restrictions against...
Maintaining payroll compliance is a must for accounting departments, but it’s often easier said than done. That’s especially true whenever new changes come...
We have fond memories of Wonder Bread when we were growing up. The balloons on the package added some je ne sais quoi to our PBJ sandwiches. We never thought about the...
Employers, for the love of all that is holy: Stop banning employees from discussing their wages!
A supervisor of a subsidiary of Duke University is accused of doing...
While forced arbitration remains legal in the US, recent legislation provides exceptions for sexual misconduct victims, signaling a potential shift. Employers...
It’s in every organization’s best interest to avoid class action lawsuits, not only to avoid hefty legal costs but also to keep their internal issues out of the...
Employee complaints are not something to be taken lightly. Regardless of how a complaint is communicated, as an HR professional, it’s your duty to investigate promptly...
When employees put in a hard day’s work for their employer, they expect fair compensation for every hour they spend on the clock. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always...
Competitive salary. Excellent benefits. Great support from management. Collaborative environment. Those are a few of the glowing terms reviewers use to describe Costco...
The Department of Labor issued its long-awaited final worker status rule. The final rule adopts the proposed rule with few changes. The new rule becomes effective March...
