Two New Maryland Laws Could Make it Harder to Defend Harassment Claims
Maryland’s Senate Bill 450 and Senate Bill 451 lowered the applicable legal standard required to establish a harassment claim and extended the period within which a
Trial Court Should Not Have Dismissed California Equal Pay Act Claim
A trial court erred in dismissing an employee’s claim under California’s Equal Pay Act (EPA) in which she showed that she was paid less than a male employee in the…
Server Who Said She Was Harassed for Taking Lactation Breaks Loses Claim
A server who worked at a casino cafe failed to show sexual harassment in violation of Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, despite her claim that…
What Will HR Look Like in 2030?
Older workers are retiring, and the digital revolution continues. It’s not too soon for human resource leaders to start planning for 2030
Lawsuit Blames Employer for Employee’s Suicide
A lawsuit filed last year against Kroger and two of its managers for the wrongful death of a worker who died by self-inflicted wounds in March 2021 challenges a
How to Maximize the Same Day Summary
In a Same Day Summary, HR professionals take the time to document and share performance management conversations within hours of the discussion. Take this practice to
HR Tech Is Not Built for Small Companies. Why Is That?
The reason most HR technology is not built for SMBs is simple economics
Tech Layoffs Put Extra Strain on H-1B Workers
More than 45,000 technology workers were laid off in November, among a flurry of workforce cuts made at high-profile companies such as Amazon, Meta and Twitter
What Leaders Are Getting Wrong About The Return To The Office
Companies don’t just want compliance or anxious people getting by, they want employees who are motivated and engaged—and who want to be in the office. Unfortunately, they’re making a lot…
How Career Cushioning Can Help You Prepare For A Job Loss
It’s the latest workplace trend and it's called career cushioning. Here's how you can prepare for a job loss while expanding your skillset