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EEOC: Accommodate Individuals Who Are Lawfully Using Opioids
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) clarified that individuals who are lawfully using opioid medication, are in treatment for opioid addiction or have recovered from their addiction must be reasonably…
Unemployment Claims Tick Down
States reported that million U
New DE&I Roles Spike After Racial Justice Protests
Job openings for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) roles surged after the nationwide protests that followed the death of George Floyd in late May
#NextChat: Tips for Successfully Onboarding New Employees
Strong onboarding strategies conducted shortly after hiring are critical to making new employees feel welcomed, included and knowledgeable about the workplace culture. Here are some tips to help employees have…
California Workers Seek Flexibility as Schools Continue Online This Fall
California’s new academic year begins soon, but for many students, going back to school means logging in to classes from home. As the state’s coronavirus cases rose steadily through the…
These Coronavirus-Related Workplace Issues May Lead to Lawsuits
The coronavirus pandemic has raised many workplace compliance issues—which can lead to lawsuits if employers don't keep up with evolving guidelines on wage and hour laws, leaves of absence, work-for-home…
SHRM Names Blue Ribbon Commission on Racial Equity
Members of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Racial Equity have been named as part of Together Forward @Work, a new multipronged initiative of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).…
Washington Expands Job Rights for High-Risk Employees During Crisis
Gov. Jay Inslee announced that certain job protections for high-risk employees in Washington will be extended for the duration of the current COVID-19 state of emergency and provided expanded protections…