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“Quiet Firing” feels easier than the alternative. Pull back their responsibilities. Stop including them in meetings. Let the silence do the work. No difficult conversations, no uncomfortable conflict. Just wait for them to take the hint and walk out the door.  What … Read More

Many employers treat the interactive process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a best practice or a courtesy. It is neither. It is a legal obligation and ignoring it puts your business at risk. What Is the Interactive … Read More

That assumption is costing employers. Every summer, employers bring on unpaid interns and assume they’re in the clear. They’re not. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires for-profit employers to pay employees for their work — and your interns may … Read More

Background checks feel routine. They’re not. This is one of the most heavily regulated steps in your entire hiring process — and most employers don’t realize it until they’re staring down a lawsuit. Between the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), … Read More

OSHA doesn’t give advance notice. Inspections, complaints, or workplace incidents can trigger enforcement at any time, so reacting after the fact isn’t a strategy.  Know Your Obligations – All of Them  The General Duty Clause requires a workplace free from recognized serious hazards, even where no specific standard applies … Read More