Three Signs Of A Leader With Upstanding Character
Lots of leaders are articulate, polished, and know the right words to say. But when push comes to shove, is every leader going to do the right thing and practice…
New Employees at Risk for Workplace Injuries
New employees may be more susceptible to injuries because they aren’t always familiar with every task and safety protocol. Research shows that new workers are more likely to get hurt…
Ask HR: Do Companies Have to Rehire Laid-Off Employees?
If a company lays off an employee, then some months later begins hiring for that employee's former position, is the company required to rehire the laid-off employee? How
How to Implement a Four-Day Workweek
The idea of the four-day workweek has been gaining popularity in recent years, especially given the shift in work schedules and locations due to the COVID-19 pandemic
CROWN Act Passes in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas, approved the “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair” (CROWN) Act, barring employers and other public entities from discrimination based on
Whole Foods' Discipline of Employees for Wearing Black Lives Matter Masks Upheld
Whole Foods did not unlawfully discriminate by disciplining employees for wearing Black Lives Matter masks at work, an appeals court decided June 28, affirming a lower
Georgia Law Will Reclassify More Independent Contractors as Employees
A new law in Georgia is likely to reclassify many independent contractors as employees and trigger a host of liabilities and obligations for Georgia employers
The Hazards of Remote Employee Layoffs: Wage and Hour Issues, Severance Agreements, and Unemployment Claims
For the first time a significant number of remote employees may be included in layoffs. Layoffs of remote employees present unique legal hazards for employers
Establish Employment Relationship Before Noncompete Agreement
A recent opinion from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, applying Louisiana’s law governing noncompetition agreements, reminds employers to
California Employers Face Minimum Wage Increases
California employers need to brace themselves and prepare for the minimum-wage hikes going into effect in several cities across the state on July 1