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“The turkey. The sweet potatoes. The stuffing. The pumpkin pie. Is there anything else we all can agree so vehemently about?” — Nora Ephron   We wish you a joyful, restful Thanksgiving! Foley & Foley PC   Our offices will … 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

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

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

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