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Workplace Clinics Step Up to COVID-19 Challenges
With the COVID-19 pandemic, worksite health clinics are offering new services ranging from coronavirus testing to more telehealth options, which are helping to decrease health care costs and reduce absenteeism
Court Upholds Discipline of Workers Wearing Black Lives Matter Masks
A district court in Massachusetts dismissed most of the claims by Whole Foods Market workers who were disciplined for wearing Black Lives Matter masks in violation of the company’s dress…
Today’s Young Worker Is Stressed-Out and Anxious
2020 certainly didn’t make things easy for young adult workers. COVID-19, an uncertain economy, racial tensions, and a divisive presidential election that led to riots and deaths have all taken…
No ADA Violation for Dismissal, Despite Disability-Related Inquiries
A police academy lawfully dismissed an individual from the academy for failing to be honest during questioning about his disabled parking placard, according to the 7th
DFEH Answers More Questions on Pay Data Reporting Rules
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) published more answers to frequently asked questions on the state’s new pay data reporting requirements. Employers must file reports by March…
Harassment Evidence Was Sufficient to Support Jury Finding
An employer that knew a hostile work environment existed in its workplace but failed to take corrective action may be held liable, the 2nd
Viewpoint: Why Remote Work Doesn’t Have to Dilute Your Company’s Culture
The pandemic has pushed many workplaces to adopt remote work, and many are looking forward to a hybrid working model that embraces the best of both remote and office-based work…
The Biggest Remote-Work Lessons Managers Have Learned
With millions of Americans working remotely because of the COVID-19 pandemic, managers have had nearly a year of experience with at-home work policies. And not all of that experience is…
How to Help Your Team When You Transition to a New Job
The time has come to tell your team goodbye: You got a promotion or a job at a new company, or maybe you’re retiring. Whatever your reason for leaving, you’ll…