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Halloween in the Workplace: 10 Do’s and Don’ts
​For HR managers and employees alike, Halloween can be more of a trick than a treat. The fall holiday's central themes are dressing up and scaring people, which not
Failure to Inform Employer of Disability Dooms ADA Claims
The termination of an employee due to conflicts between court-ordered substance abuse classes and his work schedules did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act
Hospital Employee Seeking Remote Work During Pandemic Loses ADA Case
A department director at a hospital who could not wear a mask and wanted to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic lost her case under the Americans with
Ready to Draft an Up-to-Date AI Policy? Target Top Risks
Most employers don’t have policies to manage how employees use AI in the workplace. HR can minimize AI’s top risks, including inaccuracy, plagiarism and misappropriation
The End of FMLA Time Off May Be the Start of ADA Leave
Potential leave entitlement doesn’t end with the exhaustion of 12 weeks of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) but may be extended for a specified period
GE Will Pay $61 Million to Settle 401(k) Mismanagement Lawsuit
General Electric recently agreed to pay $61 million to settle claims that its underperforming retirement plan cost its employees millions of dollars. The settlement
It’s Vaccine Season. So How Are Employers Approaching It?
Many HR and benefits leaders are encouraging workers to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19—and even RSV. But with some employees reluctant about rolling up their
Tips for Setting Up an ERF
​There are a lot of important details to thoroughly and thoughtfully consider before establishing an employee relief fund. Employers that have established their own ERFs