The problem: Apparently, working from home has made some people forget their workplace guardrails. In two surprising studies, the unexpected downside to remote work is an increase in harassment, especially acts based on gender, race and sexual identity. How is … Read More
Intentionally using the wrong pronouns or names for transgender employees is prohibited–even in the face of a sincerely held religious belief. The Case: a music teacher, citing sincerely held religious beliefs, claimed he was wrongly disciplined for refusing to use … Read More
This new leave program could rock the Granite state – joining over 10 states in implementing paid family and medical leave programs. There are many details to be worked out but here is what we know right now: WHAT: New … Read More
President Biden is preparing an Executive Order targeting non-compete clauses and further restricting the ability of employers to collude by sharing worker pay information. The FTC will also examine mergers with an eye toward monopsonies (that’s fun to say). HOW: … Read More
To err is human– and that plays out every day in the workplace. What makes mistakes costly is the failure to respond. Case after case tells us that how managers react to employee concerns matters. This latest $414,000 lawsuit reminds … Read More