HR ASSIST – FOR WHEN YOU NEED SOME HELP
The holidays have passed. Open enrollment is over. Year end is done. Fourth quarter is complete. Month end is in your rear-view mirror. The new year is in front of […]
SUSPICIOUS TIMING CAN SUPPORT CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION SAYS COURT
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (Anderson v. KAR Global, dba Adesa Missouri LLC) ruled in favor of an employee’s discrimination and retaliation claims, highlighting the significance of the […]
HANDLING CONFLICT WHEN CONFLICT BECOMES TOO MUCH
In the complex landscape of professional interactions, conflicts can arise that require thoughtful resolution. Arguments reminiscent of toddler tantrums may seem out of place in the workplace, yet unfortunately, phrases […]
HOLIDAY CHALLENGES FOR HR DEPARTMENTS
Navigating the holidays is usually a challenge for HR departments and supervisors tasked with ensuring employees enjoy the festivities while maintaining productivity. The holiday season, known for its inherent stressors […]
SERVICE ANIMALS: A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST
Handling requests for service animals in the workplace as reasonable accommodations can pose unique challenges for employers. The main reason being that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not […]
NLRB EXPANDS DEFINITION OF JOINT EMPLOYER UNDER NLRA
On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released a final rule greatly expanding the standard for determining joint employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). […]
MUSIC CAN LEAD TO LIABILITY FOR HARASSMENT
In today’s world it is common in many workplaces for employers to allow their employees to listen to music while at their desks, or even allow an employee to choose […]
TIPS FOR IMPROVING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Recruitment in today’s professional landscape can be a challenging and time-consuming task, especially when managing multiple responsibilities. Even with the aid of HRIS, ATS and other assorted acronyms, the juggling […]
FMLA NOTICES: HOW YOU MAY BE DOING IT WRONG
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides for job protected leave for employees with certain qualifying medical and/or family reasons. It’s important for employers to understand their obligations under […]
EEOC SUES FOR DISCRIMINATION BASED ON ASSOCIATION
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently filed a lawsuit against Chesapeake Montessori Foundation, Inc., an operator of a Montessori school in Maryland, for alleged discrimination based on association under […]
