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
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
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 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