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The federal statutes prohibiting employment discrimination, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), establish specific periods during which employees must act to timely pursue a claim. In a recent decision, the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals (which encompasses Maryland, North Carolina, South […]
Ageism remains one of the most widespread and damaging forms of discrimination in today’s workplace, and new data from Resume Now’s 2024 State of Ageism in the Workplace report paints a troubling picture. According to the survey, an overwhelming 90% of workers aged 40 and older report experiencing age-related discrimination at work. From pay disparities […]
By Cathleen S. Yonahara, Freeland Cooper & Foreman LLP An appellate court in California recently upheld a jury verdict of $3.2 million in compensatory damages and $13 million in punitive damages awarded to a former Staples employee who claimed he was a victim of age discrimination. And what started it all? The alleged theft of […]
The Great Resignation, the war on talent, and quiet quitting have all permeated our workforce. Every industry has been impacted, from frontline workers to C-suite professionals. Leaders and HR departments are trying to get a handle on the current realities of working in a post-/not-really-over-yet pandemic. The current landscape of employment, retaining top talent or […]
Extensive media attention has been given to how difficult it’s been for businesses around the country to find and hire workers. Additionally, you’ve likely had a personal experience reading the “help wanted” signs at various retail or hospitality services while standing in a long line or waiting for food. Various economic and social conditions have […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we covered user-friendliness of online recruiting sites. Today, dangers of online recruiting that all employers should beware of, plus an introduction to the “lawsuit preventer,” audit checklists. Beware the Default Setting Many companies use software to set up and manage Internet job ads. It’s tempting to let the default setting put in […]
As human beings, we’re often drawn to the idea of helping others. Whether it’s volunteer work, contributing to charities, or helping a neighbor in need, pitching in to help someone else in our community, however that community is defined, strengthens our sense of community.
DB plan sponsors should be aware that while the 2017 calendar year is behind us, they can still generally contribute for the 2017 plan year until September 15, 2108, assuming they operate on a calendar-year plan year.
Artificial intelligence has enormous potential to improve efficiency and innovation across industries. Yet for all its transformative potential, AI adoption rates continue to lag. A 2023 survey by McKinsey found that 55% of organizations reported adopting AI in at least one business function. However, a Gallagher report found that only 21% of IT decision-makers are […]
Everybody loves telecommuting and has nothing but great things to say about it. According to many articles you read these days, it’s clearly every employee’s dream. But is telecommuting really the key to happiness for employees and employers? Maybe.