Helping Employers in Employment Law Matters and Labor Relations
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
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
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
Regardless of our race, color, sex, national origin, or religion—we all age. And bias against older workers is rampant. According to the AARP, approximately 2/3 of workers 50 plus have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace. At the … Read More
The workplace landscape is changing as fast as the seasons. So. Many. Leaves. With the absence of a uniform federal response, a variety of leaves are emerging at the state level. How to keep it straight? We’re here to help … Read More