PAID MILITARY LEAVE: WHY YOU NEED TO ACT NOW
Southwest Airlines has been in the news a lot lately. From changing their “bags fly free” policy to assigned seating and new board procedures, there have been a lot of […]
THE NEW WORK WEEK: RETENTION STARTS WITH FLEXIBLE WORK
In some companies, the standard work week of 5 days and 40 hours has gone the way of the dinosaur. As technology and current events continue to evolve, the workplace […]
ASSESSING RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS
Any employer familiar with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (“Title VII”) is aware that religion is a protected class and characteristic under the law. Under Title VII, an […]
WHY THE SHRM MULTIMILLION DOLLAR DISCRIMINATION VERDICT IS ACTUALLY GOOD FOR HR
In December 2025, a federal jury in Colorado issued a verdict that sent shockwaves through the human resources world. The Society for Human Resource Management, commonly known as SHRM, was […]
EXECUTIVE ORDER RESCHEDULING MARIJUANA DOES NOT SIGNAL FEDERAL LEGALIZATION
On December 18th, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Attorney General to take the necessary steps to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. This […]
NEW CASE ON POLITICAL SPEECH IN THE WORKPLACE
A new case recently decided by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (Eighth Circuit) in November of this year once again highlights the importance of having clear dress code policies. […]
EMBRACING ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE WORKPLACE
If you are in human resources, an owner/operator, or a manager of some kind, your employees will likely need a performance management conversation at some point. Most companies have a […]
RESULTS OF THE 2026 BENEFITS & PERSONNEL PRACTICES SURVEY NOW AVAILABLE
Over 100 Participants Across 18 Industries We would like to thank all of the businesses that participated in the survey this year. Over 100 employers from across the state provided […]
WHAT IS A DIRECT THREAT UNDER THE ADA?
A frequent call we receive from members here at NAE involves the topic of direct threat under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These situations usually arise because an employer […]
DOUBLE DUTY: THE RISK OF AN OVEREMPLOYED WORKFORCE
A Question I Didn’t Expect Now and then, an interview gives you a story you know you’ll be telling for years. While I have heard a lot during interviews, a […]
