Workforce reductions are one of the toughest decisions an organization can make, and not just from a legal or financial perspective. They are an exercise in protecting the business while treating employees with dignity and fairness. Even when a layoff is caused by market conditions or changing priorities in the business, the way an organization […]
A new case out of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals provides a useful reminder to employers about what is required to establish an age discrimination claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and why a consistent performance evaluation process matters. In the case, Mark Yacko v. General Motors Co., No. 25-3039 (6th […]
There comes a time in every human resources professional’s life when we ask ourselves: Should I get my certification? Once we have decided the answer is yes, the next question becomes: Do I go through SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) or HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute)? Our members ask us this question from time […]
Hit with a Discrimination Charge? What Every Employer Should Know Receiving notice that a Charge of Discrimination has been filed against your business can be unsettling, particularly if you’ve never navigated the process before. For many employers, the alphabet soup of agency names, procedural steps, and legal terminology can make an already stressful situation feel […]
Neurodivergence is becoming an increasingly important part of conversations about the modern workplace. Research indicates that up to 20% of the world’s population is neurodiverse, meaning a substantial portion of the workforce may think, learn, and communicate in ways that differ from traditional expectations. Because workplaces have historically been designed as if everyone learns and […]
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released guidance regarding telework as a reasonable accommodation. Within this guidance, there is a discussion on employers using social media to help determine whether telework is a reasonable accommodation. Why the EEOC Issued New Telework Guidance This EEOC guidance was provided to assist federal agencies in identifying when […]
Lunch. For some reason, this word, this concept, becomes a contentious issue for many employers. Don’t believe me? Ask any employee who’s ever had their actual lunch taken from the company refrigerator. You’ll find out quickly what a big deal lunch can be. However, what we are actually talking about here is the lunch break. […]
For Nevada employers, few employment decisions carry more risk than terminating an employee who has a pending workers’ compensation claim.
Discover the legal pitfalls of googling job candidates. Learn how to navigate hiring responsibly and avoid potential risks in our latest blog post.
Less than three months into the new year, employers across the United States are already navigating significant shifts in federal employment law. None of the changes are all that surprising given the Trump administration’s priorities for its second term; however, the rapid succession in which they came down over the last several weeks caught many […]
