Warm Holiday Wishes
Happy Holidays We are grateful everyday to have so many amazing clients. As always, working with you is an honor. We all look forward to working with you in 2026! Joy & Good Health in the New Year We will … Read More
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Employment Law Best Practices: Your HR Playbook for Next Year
As we look towards 2026 (gulp), the employment law landscape continues to evolve at a dizzying pace. Multi-state leave requirements. AI in the workplace. Pay transparency mandates. Religious accommodation demands. The list goes on. Here’s the thing: you can’t control … Read More
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When the Mighty Fall: SHRM Gets Slapped with $11.5 Million Discrimination Verdict
The irony isn’t lost on anyone: the entity that holds itself out as the nation’s largest HR expert now finds itself on the wrong side of employment laws. This is the biggest but not the only controversy SHRM has faced … Read More
Have a Holly Jolly Work Party
It’s holiday office party season, complete with food, decorations, gifts, games–and potential pitfalls for employers. A few simple steps can help minimize potential risk and keep your celebration on track. Employer liability can arise in many ways, including responsibility for … Read More
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EEOC Plot Twist: Title VII Protects American Workers Too
What Happened? Last week, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) posted a new technical assistance document, Discrimination Against American Workers is Against the Law. The EEOC also updated its website’s National Origin Discrimination page to include Americans as part … Read More
TV Shows vs. Real Workplace Law: Employment Attorneys Answer Your Thorny HR Questions
TV shows like Suits or Law and Order necessarily make practicing law dramatic–even juicy! When we tell people we are employment lawyers, we often get blank stares. But boy oh boy, workplace law is endlessly varied. What makes employment law so … Read More
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The Disability Accommodation Challenge: Common Pitfalls
We frequently receive a call with a question about an employee’s FMLA (or other leave). While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not part of the original question, it is often the answer. The ADA is a common issue … Read More
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From Hashtags to Headaches: Managing Politics in the Workplace
Social media, the Pandora’s box where everyone’s opinion on everything is visible anytime, is unavoidable. The sharing of opinions (often strongly held) creates a challenge for employers when opposing views spill into the workplace. The good news? With the right … Read More
Why AI-Generated Employment Handbooks Are a Legal Risk Your Business Can’t Afford
With human oversight and thoughtful use, AI is great time saver for many business functions. A new or updated employee handbook is not one of them. While the promise of AI-generated employment handbooks sounds appealing, these automated documents create more … Read More
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Religious Accommodation Takes Center Stage in the Workplace
While some protections under Title VII have been undermined, religious accommodation has become a focal point. Here is how: The Supreme Court raised the bar for an employer to deny a request from the low “de minimus cost” to the … Read More