About 18.4% of all U.S. adults are visually impaired, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That means they are blind or have a great deal of...
Within the last year, we’ve seen widespread layoffs in the tech industry. Prominent companies like Meta, Netflix, Google, and X (formerly Twitter) have made headlines...
While many assume federal law dictates break times, the FLSA is actually vague on this issue. Therefore, employer responsibilities regarding rest and meal breaks often...
A federal appeals court just made it harder for some employers to defend against discrimination claims, and the ruling could set up a big Supreme Court fight that may...
Even though almost every state features some form of at-will employment (except Montana), that doesn’t mean employers can terminate employees with impunity. In...
The EEOC protects U.S. workers from workplace harassment and discrimination. Employees facing severe harassment can file a hostile work environment claim. Employers...
Did your organization recently receive an EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) complaint? Are you worried about how to handle the process if you do?
If so,...
Keeping up with the environment around I-9s and virtual verification could be a full-time job these days. Fortunately, we have you covered. Our editors attended John...
Work-life balance is a key concern for all employees in this day and age. Employees want to be able to build a fulfilling career while also starting a family and being...
Even if your business does not offer parental leave, you are likely still required to provide time off for pregnant employees and new parents under the Family and...
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 29 that the way Harvard and the University of North Carolina used race as an admissions factor to create a diverse student body is...
The FMLA is a very important employment law that provides key protections for employees, but it also poses a number of compliance challenges and risks for employers....
In a unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court has decided that the appropriate standard for rejecting or making a reasonable accommodation for employees’ religious needs...
Locking down the definition of an independent contractor can be challenging because the definition bounces around depending on the federal agency. Decisions issued by...
Hiring remains challenging this summer, especially if you’re in the hospitality industry. You can get a tax credit if you step outside your comfort zone and hire kids...
Health/tracking apps downloaded to smartphones have confounded employees and employers since the Supreme Court issued its 2022 Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v....
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law designed to protect employees' jobs while they take unpaid leave to address specific family or medical needs....
The National Labor Relations Board doesn’t like overbroad things. In April, it invalidated an employer’s plan requiring employees to sign nondisparagement agreements...
The labor market is still tight and employers are having a rough time hiring. You might be tempted to hire 14- and 15-year-olds this summer to work jobs older teens and...
If you’re welcoming an employee back from FMLA leave, there are a few key considerations to keep in mind to ensure a smooth return to work process. The Family...
