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The talk among both employers and jobseekers increasingly seems to be focusing on struggle. Employers bemoan a dearth of qualified candidates, while young jobseekers who are just beginning to launch their careers voice frustration. Recent research has found that well under half of new college graduates are finding jobs in their field. Are the jobseekers […]
Recent guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) makes it clear that national origin protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 protect American workers. In a one-page guidance document, the EEOC emphasized that federal law prohibits employers from favoring foreign workers to the detriment of American workers based on national […]
Political speech in the workplace has continued to be a hot topic since the 2024 elections. Political speech can be defined as an expression of political views, affiliation, or activities within a professional setting. One recent poll showed that a quarter of businesses have disciplined employees for their political speech. A recent case from the […]
Cell phones are a quintessential tool in modern society, including within the realm of employment. Many employers use various data networks that allow employees to access and store the employer’s data on their own personal cell phones or other personal devices under “bring your own device” (BYOD) practices. Allowing employees access to employer data from […]
With each presidential change, employers are thrust into a ping-pong match of shifting directives. What was required under one administration may be discouraged or even prohibited under the next administration. As Trump 2.0 completes its first year, business leaders are seeing a rapid recalibration of federal labor and employment priorities. With the White House expected […]
As HR teams implement more digital tools for hiring, payroll, and employee management, they increasingly depend on third-party vendors. These partnerships increase efficiency, but they also introduce significant risks to privacy and compliance. Understanding the Core Risks of HR Vendor Partnerships Outsourcing work to a skilled third-party vendor can be integral to business operations, especially […]
Terminations are complex, often triggering emotional, legal, and administrative challenges for employees and employers. When post-termination questions go unanswered or lack clarity, the offboarding process can become unnecessarily lengthy and contentious, which in turn can lead to increased legal costs for both parties. When employee’s counsel doesn’t have access to the employee handbook or the […]
Given the charged political climate and the ubiquity of cell phone videos, employers are increasingly grappling with how to respond to employees’ off-duty conduct. In a recent example of this trend, prominent Wisconsin employer Manpower Group Inc. fired one of its in-house attorneys after she was filmed threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) posture has shifted, and employers should take note. With the recent confirmation of a second Republican EEOC commissioner, Brittany Panuccio, the EEOC has a quorum on its five-seat panel, with a two-to-one Republican majority. With the quorum restored, the EEOC can alter policy, guidance, strategic plans, and litigation […]
Open enrollment is crunch time for HR teams, but in all the busyness of these coming weeks, don’t miss the opportunity to empower employees to take control of their health and their finances by educating them on how to use their health savings account (HSA). HSAs are a powerful benefit, yet many employees miss out […]