You can't ask that – workplace edition
More on coronavirus from the EEOC The EEOC updated its guidance this week. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission this week updated its Q&A guidance on.....continue
Race discrimination complaints don't go away on their own
Addressing race discrimination complaints in the workplace Following recent events, employers may experience an increase in the number of race discrimination complaints in the workplace......continue
Coronavirus
Coronavirus – Jaws or Y2K*? For you the employer, for you the HR Director, for you the person in charge of paid leave and benefits and.....continue
Ten steps for employers to consider during the coronavirus outbreak
Ten Steps for Employers To Consider During the Coronavirus Outbreak Employers are asking what measures should be implemented in response to the Coronavirus – COVID-19.....continue
Dr. Love(less) he don't need no office life
Dr. Loveless answers your workplace romance questions! Back for 2020! NOTE FROM ROBIN: For the past two years, Employment & Labor Insider has been honored to feature.....continue
IA Waterloo - Will Ban the Box be your Waterloo?
Waterloo, Iowa "Ban the Box" ordinance: What Waterloo employers need to know In October, 2019, Waterloo became the first Iowa city to adopt a "Ban.....continue
Murder by Death
(Just in case your boss walks in.) As you sat down to your Thanksgiving meal this past week you may have been quietly hoping that.....continue
The Royal Tenenbaums
Just in case an employee walks in: As you sat down to your Thanksgiving meal this past week you may have been quietly hoping that.....continue
Knives Out
Just in case your boss walks in: As you sat down to your Thanksgiving meal this past week you may have been quietly hoping that.....continue
No-match letters – IRS alert or Charles Nelson Reilly game show?
SSA No-Match Letters and Employer Obligations The Social Security Administration (SSA) has drastically increased its issuance of Employer Correction Request (EDCOR) Notices, or “no-match”.....continue
Second-guessing the advice columns: Get off my lawn!
Second-guessing the advice columns: Get off my lawn! Millennials, can you relate to your older co-workers? Everybody and their dog has workshops these days on.....continue
IL Artificial hiring, salary history, required training, etc.
Illinois's new employment law landscape A series of bill signings by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker have enacted sweeping changes to the landscape of employment law.....continue
Retaliation (wait . for . it . . . ) is all about the timing
In retaliation cases, timing is everything. Or almost everything. Employers, has this ever happened to you? You have a lousy employee, whom we'll.....continue
NY Additional workplace protections for victims of domestic violence
New York Expands Workplace Protections For Domestic Violence Victims Governor Andrew Cuomo just signed into effect an amendment to New York law expanding the protections.....continue
Randy Newman, racism and rednecks
Attempt to Protect the Employee from Racism Leads to Discrimination Claim! In an ironic twist, a manager’s alleged attempt to protect an employee from racism.....continue
Look past the laws (pudding) and understand the regs (Oreo)
Buckle Your Seat Belts- Administrative Abound Changes Administrative agencies at both the federal and state level have announced a number of important changes for.....continue
NY 11 employment laws you missed if you blinked (not 10)
As 2019 wears on, New York has continued to churn out new employment laws and regulations that appear to be pro-employee. From the latest state.....continue
IL Tidal wave (or tsunami) of new laws for Illinois employers
The Clock Is Ticking On Changes Required Now That The Governor Has Signed SB 75, Which Includes The Workplace Transparency Act On Friday, August 9,.....continue
Make your workplace a SUE-free zone
Ten ways employers get themselves sued (Part One) Take care of yourself! In medicine, sometimes the practices that get people in trouble are pretty simple......continue
NY Reporting immigration status can be unneighborly . . . at best
Recent New York Legislation Prohibits Employers From Threatening to Report an Employee's Suspected Immigration Status in Retaliation for Labor Law Complaints New York has for.....continue
RIF - Reductions In Force Require Initial Fundamentals
Avoiding Discrimination Claims as the Result of a Reduction in Force Although the current economic indicators signal a healthy economy, many experts think that we.....continue
"Fat shaming" at work can cost more than money, a lot of money
"Fat shaming" costs employer big bucks Buff employers, beware! A jury recently awarded $500 grand to a restaurant server in Las Vegas for intentional infliction.....continue
One step beyond March Madness
An Employer’s Guide to March Madness March Madness has descended upon employers everywhere. Yesterday was Selection Sunday for the NCAA Men’s Division I basketball tournament,.....continue
Why You Should Care About Employment Law
Common Pitfalls for Emerging Companies Founders of emerging companies are often first-time employers and find themselves having to wade through the dense patchwork of state.....continue
Workplace Christmas Quiz (this is legit and will secondarily eat up some time before you get to go home)
This blog was written by Robin Shea at Constangy, which authors our Model Policies and Forms for Georgia Employers and our New Jersey Human Resources Manual. You.....continue
MeToo, avoiding women, and the modified Mike Pence Rule
This blog was written by Robin Shea at Constangy, which authors our Model Policies and Forms for Georgia Employers and our New Jersey Human.....continue
Discrimination CHARGE! – Step 3 Cause or no cause, because you gotta do something
This blog was written by Kristin Gray at FordHarrison, which authors our "Hiring, Firing and Discipline for Employers" and "An Employer's Guide to FMLA.....continue
Discrimination CHARGE! – Step 2 Go Kim Possible for the investigation phase
This blog was written by Kristin Gray at FordHarrison, which authors our "Hiring, Firing and Discipline for Employers" and "..continue
Discrimination CHARGE! – Step 1 Don't panic, ask questions
This blog was written by Kristin Gray at FordHarrison, which authors our "Hiring, Firing and Discipline for Employers" and "..continue
Disability/pregnancy practices – what not to practice
This blog was written by Robin Shea at Constangy, which authors our Model Policies and Forms for Georgia Employers and our New Jersey Human.....continue
Anti-Racism and the Workplace: Employment Challenges and Opportunities in the US
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force, discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all.....continue
Learning the Language of Inclusivity - Overview of LGBTQIA Issues Confronting Employers in the Workplace - FH Diversity Series
This presentation will provide an overview of evolving LGBTQIA issues confronting employers in the workplace. Topics will include terminology 101 as well as an update.....continue
Combating Anti-Asian Racism and Discrimination in the Workplace in the COVID-19 Era
The panel will discuss the increase of anti-Asian racism and discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on Asian/Asian Americans in the workplace. The.....continue
The Ugly Truth About Appearance Discrimination - FordHarrison Diversity Webinar Series
Body piercings and tattoos. Clothing and hairstyle trends. Culturally sensitive issues such as hair texture, skin conditions, and religious attire. Can employers prohibit some, all,.....continue
NY: An Open Conversation: Racial Inclusion, Diversity and Equality in Business
The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is hosting an important and necessary forum on racial equality within business. A panel with diverse experiences.....continue
SCOTUS Rules Title VII Prohibits Gay and Transgender Discrimination: Key Takeaways for Employers
On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its long-awaited opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, holding that an employer that.....continue
MO: Diversity & Inclusion Summit
Improving diversity and inclusion should be a priority of every organization. During our Diversity & Inclusion Summit on April 23 in.....continue
SC: Strategies For Complying With Anti-Discrimination Laws
Burr Forman McNair & Laurens County Development Corporation present "Strategies For Complying With Anti-Discrimination Laws" on Thursday, March 12th at 12:00-1:30 PM at Piedmont Technical College.....continue
2020 Employment Law Update
As we leave 2019 behind, you will want to be sure that your organization is up to date on hot issues going into the new.....continue
Actions Speak Louder than Words: Diversity & Inclusion in Practice
The business case for diversity and inclusion is clear – and so is the commitment from an increasing number of companies and law firms.....continue
IL Are You Ready for the New Workplace Transparency Act? - Complimentary Webinar
On July 31, 2019 and again on August 9, 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker enacted sweeping changes to the landscape of employment law in Illinois......continue
Workplace investigations - what to do before and after a complaint
hrsimple Webinar Series We were so impressed with the workplace investigations seminar that Fredrikson & Byron put together that we asked them to distil it down.....continue
NC Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Conference
Improve recruitment, increase retention, create a work environment where employees feel they belong. 2017 marked the NC Chamber’s inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Conference, and it.....continue
50 Years Since the Stonewall Riots: The Birth of LGBT Pride Month and the Evolution of Sex Discrimination Laws in the Workplace
Join us for a webinar in celebration of LGBT Pride Month and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. This webinar will be presented by.....continue
The Role of Data in Building and Executing a Diversity Strategy
Employers need to understand that diversity goes beyond sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin and religion and includes different work experiences, educational status, marital status,.....continue
Transgender issues in the workplace
Transgender issues are not just a hot topic in the popular media; in the past few months, federal agencies including the EEOC and the Office of.....continue
Cultivating Diversity & Inclusion: Actions With Impact
The need for more diverse and inclusive organizations is broadly accepted today. Still, organizations keep struggling with successfully driving change: While seven in ten respondents.....continue
Unconscious bias - whether you realize it or not
“Human beings are consistently, routinely, and profoundly biased. And, we are not only profoundly biased, but we almost never know we are being biased.” (Source:.....continue
Murky Waters: Successfully Navigating an EEOC Investigation and Litigation
An hrsimple webinar presented by Lindsey A. White of Shawe Rosenthal. Attendees will receive 1 hour SHRM and HRCI credit. This webinar will provide insight.....continue
The EEOC’s Proposed Guidance of Retaliation: What You Need to Know
An hrsimple webinar presented by Gilbert Sanchez of the Kemp Smith Law Firm. This webinar will be worth 1 hour of SHRM CP-SCP and HRCI.....continue
The Transitioning Legal Landscape of Transgender Workplace Rights: What Employers Need to Know
Presented by: Parker Thoeni and Shelby Skeabeck of Shawe Rosenthal ---- Transgender issues are not just a hot topic in the popular media; in the.....continue
