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Massachusetts Designates Juneteenth as a State Holiday
On July 24, Gov. Baker signed a bill designating Juneteenth (June 19th) as an annual state holiday in Massachusetts
EEOC Sues Construction Company for Race Bias at USC Site
A construction company subjected Black and Latino workers to "an abusive and hostile work environment" while they were working on a project at the University of Southern California, according to…
Congress Debates Business Liability Shield for COVID-19 Lawsuits
Lawmakers are still negotiating the next round of federal coronavirus aid, and protection for employers from COVID-19-related litigation is a major point of contention
Performance Reviews Help Defeat ADA, ADEA and FMLA Claims
An employee's well-documented performance deficiencies supported the employer's elimination of her position and defeated her Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and Family and Medical…
Employees May Be Fired for Hate Speech on Social Media
Employers usually may fire workers for posting racist content on social media, just as they can fire employees for making racist comments in the workplace
How Do You Require Customers to Wear Masks Without Endangering Employees?
Employers that ask customers to wear face masks walk a fine line between complying with mask mandates and putting employees at risk if customers refuse and respond violently
Viewpoint: 5 Tips for Managing an Underperformer Remotely
As the manager of a remote team, you can’t afford to ignore underperformance from remote workers, whether they’re temporarily at home, working in local branch offices or half a world…
SHRM Launches People Manager Qualification Program
On Aug. 12, SHRM will launch its People Manager Qualification, or PMQ, designed to help people develop the skills they need to successfully manage their teams
6 Steps for Promoting Mask Wearing at Work
Scientists agree that wearing a mask can reduce the risk of catching or transmitting the coronavirus, but for some people, wearing one can be uncomfortable or feel like an attack…