How Human Resources (HR) Needs To Evolve To Support The Future Of Work
Human resources have assisted many workers in finding jobs and keeping them in their current roles during the pandemic. The future of HR should rely on the concept of organizational...
Colorado Court Mandates Workers Cannot Be Fired for Off-Duty Conduct, but They Can Be Demoted
A Colorado appeals court has confirmed that employees may not be terminated from their employment because of lawful conduct outside the workplace. However,...
Pregnant or Breastfeeding Employees: New Jersey Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Explained
The New Jersey Supreme Court has issued an opinion on Delanoy v. Township of Ocean, which alleges a violation of the New Jersey Pregnant Workers Fairness...
American With Disabilities Act: Marine Veteran Denied Job Due To Disability Now Suing Company
A multi-tour Iraq war veteran has filed a lawsuit against a future employer, alleging that they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by rescinding...
Employers Redefine Workplace Wellness During COVID
The key to long-term success in a pandemic and especially through quarantine is learning to work with each other. Companies are becoming more innovative as they navigate to maximize their resources,...
FCRA Violation: Federal Magistrate Judge Approves $174,980 Class Action Settlement for Violation of FCRA’s Stand-Alone Disclosure Requirement
A federal magistrate judge for the Northern District of California approved a $175,000 class action settlement...
Ban-the-Box Research Supports Second-Chance Hiring
The United States is leading the world when it comes to incarceration rates. As of May 2020, the U.S. has an average of 655 people per 100,000 behind bars. This staggering number means that you likely...
Can An Employer Require A COVID-19 Vaccine?
The Covid vaccine has officially arrived, and HR’s obstacles are shifting. The new #1 HR dilemma coming down the pipeline has shifted to: “Can we mandate COVID-19 vaccinations?”
Two primary...
COVID-19’s Dramatic Impact On Business and Corporate Travel
In mid-March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic truly affected North America. However, corporate travel expenditure in major metropolitan provinces had steadily declined earlier in the year due...
EEOC Withdraws Proposed Rules Around Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives
Recently a federal court ruled that parts of the EEOC’s newly proposed regulations regarding incentives and wellness programs, in combination with the law of the Americans...