ARE EMPLOYERS LIABLE FOR WORKPLACE HARASSMENT BY THIRD PARTIES?
There is an interesting new case involving harassment in the workplace from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. In August, the Appeals Court heard Bivens v. Zep, Inc., 147 F.4th […]
BRANDING BELONGS IN HR
Rethinking HR’s Role Many things come to mind when we hear the term human resources. We think of employee relations, payroll, benefits, performance reviews, and recruiting. I could go on. There […]
WAGE & HOUR COMPLIANCE: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
As we approach the end of Daylight Saving Time, it is a good time to review wage and hour rules that are triggered when the clock changes. Whether we are […]
HANDLING CONTROVERSY THE RIGHT WAY
Recent events have made people look again at what actions an employer can take when an employee’s workplace conduct goes viral. From controversial comments on social media to participation in […]
TURNING COMPLEXITY INTO CONFIDENCE: THE POWER OF THE HR COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
For HR professionals, compliance isn’t just about avoiding penalties—it’s about building trust, consistency, and resilience within an organization. Every stage of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement, carries with […]
NAVIGATING RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
All knowledgeable employers are aware that religion is a protected characteristic under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. While not the most common issue in the workplace — religious […]
QUIET FIRING: THE NOT-SO-QUIET WORKPLACE TREND
What’s with all these buzzwords lately in HR? Quiet Quitting. Quiet Hiring. Ghost Jobs. Boomerang employees. Now enter: Quiet Firing. What is Quiet Firing? The concept of “quiet firing” is […]
NEVADA’S NEW CIVIL AIR PATROL LEAVE LAW TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1
New Leave Requirement Begins October 1st Nevada has adopted a new law that will require employers of all sizes to provide unpaid job-protected leave to employees who volunteer with the […]
NEVADA ADOPTS NEW LAW ON PROTECTING OUTDOOR WORKERS FROM WILDFIRE SMOKE
On June 10, 2025, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo approved Senate Bill 260, a measure designed to safeguard employees who work outdoors from the risks created by wildfire smoke. The legislation […]
COMMUNICATING WITH THE DOCTOR UNDER FMLA AND ADA
Let’s set the scene. An employee comes into work and provides medical paperwork to their manager or the human resources department. Sound familiar? It could be Family and Medical Leave […]
