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Evolving Rationale for Disciplinary Action Supported Inference of Retaliation
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s failure to provide a consistent reason for revoking the worker’s security clearance supported an inference of retaliation under the
Jury Awards Former Tesla Worker $137 Million in Race Bias Suit
A federal district judge ordered Tesla to pay a black former elevator operator $137 million in damages on his claim that the electric carmaker ignored racial epithets
Remote Work Was Not a Reasonable Accommodation for a Team Member Position
A health care fraud specialist for the Defense Health Agency who worked on a four-person team could not establish that remote work was a reasonable accommodation for his
Workplace Savings Accounts: Open in Case of Emergency
To help employees avoid financial hardship, employers are offering emergency savings accounts funded through payroll deductions, sometimes with employer matching
What Is a 'Safety-Sensitive' Job Under State Marijuana Laws?
As employers grapple with evolving marijuana laws and their impact on the workplace, they should note that many states that provide employment protections for cannabis
Choosing the Right Leave Management Vendor Pays Off
Leave management ranks among HR’s most challenging tasks since it requires balancing employees’ needs with a complex web of legal regulations
Wellness Portals Help Fill Employee Need
Employee wellness, particularly mental health wellness, has become an area of increasing concern for companies and their HR leaders during the pandemic, especially as
Taking Another Look at Cafeteria Plans
Cafeteria plans are getting new attention during the pandemic as a way to let employees select—and fund with pretax dollars—qualifying insurance benefits and spending
Federal Contractors, Private Employers Confused About COVID-19 Vaccine Rules
The federal government recently issued guidance to agencies on implementing the White House COVID-19 vaccination mandate for federal contractors, but many covered