Effective training, focusing on skills-based interview questions and highlighting the potential for discrimination, can be an invaluable tool in maintaining risk-free hiring practices.
The Department of Labor now takes the position that employers have a fiduciary duty to ensure adequate cybersecurity, including for plan data and assets held by service providers.
It's very important that you be aware of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or the FCPA. In many countries, payments that might be viewed simply as “business as usual” may fall under the Act.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion or DEI is now a prominent aspect in many workplaces in the United States, and sensitivities on certain issues can differ dramatically between America and other countries.
In today's climate, people get easily fired up when discussing reproductive rights, global conflicts, the economy, gender-affirming care, pronouns, and of course, candidates.
When work creates space for people to be their authentic selves - they are more engaged, more loyal and more supportive of their co-workers. They perceive that they are genuinely included and will have the opportunities they hope for in their daily work.
The court’s finding has resulted in a new level of proof required in a Title VII case. The majority stated that while plaintiffs are not required to show “significant” harm, they must nevertheless show they suffered “some” harm.
While it may seem like a great way to enhance employee benefits, companies will want to carefully review the impetus for creating such policies, the risks involved, and determine if they are best suited for their employee population and business.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act adopts the concepts of reasonable accommodation, the interactive process, and undue hardship that we all are familiar with under the ADA, but there are some key differences between the PWFA and the ADA.
The requirements – which are pretty dense – will be applicable to nearly all California employers, with very few exceptions. By July 1, 2024, covered employers must develop and implement an effective workplace violence prevention plan.
