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Is your public restroom the company’s pride or something you wish you could hide? A contest is asking people to vote for their favorite “remarkable washroom” worthy of consideration to win the coveted title of America’s Best Restroom®.
Workplace misconduct—whether sexual harassment, wage violations, or immigration-related risks—can expose employers to costly litigation and reputational harm. But one tool is increasingly proving to be a powerful shield: the anonymous employee hotline. Hotlines don’t just help companies identify problems early—they can also play a critical role in establishing legal defenses. From preventing harassment claims under […]
In late 2015 and early 2016, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) estimated the budgetary effects of H.R. 3762, the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015, which would repeal portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—eliminating, in two steps, the law’s mandate penalties and […]
Government employees and officials are granted “qualified immunity” in suits where they act in good faith and with a reasonable belief that their actions comply with the law. Most frequently, qualified immunity is discussed in connection with cases alleging the use of excessive force by police officers. However, a recent case before the U.S. 8th […]
Can an employee’s frequent tardiness be used to establish that she has a disability because she is limited in the major life activity of working? Does an employee have to request leave under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) before she has the right to take job-protected leave under the CFRA? A California Court of Appeal answered those questions in a recent case brought by a radio host.
Even if you’re not a sports fan, you’ve likely heard of this severance payout received by former A&M football coach, Jimbo Fisher. While you will never deal with this type of buy-out, the saga teaches us a great deal about hiring decisions, employment contracts, and, well, human nature. Jimbo’s the One! The following facts are […]
For years, learning and development (L&D) was treated as a support function—valuable, but not core to driving business outcomes. However, that mindset is shifting. Today’s top HR leaders are embedding L&D directly into business strategy, and the results are measurable. Guild’s new report, From Cost to Catalyst: An HR Leader’s Guide to Maximizing the […]
I’ve heard it said that “to err is human.” Given the number of people HR teams work with every day, they are no strangers to addressing their fair share of mistakes. A recent study indicates that people make an average of 3 to 6 errors per hour and 50 errors per day, no matter the […]
Layers of Analysis The ADA requires a several step analysis, but it is not hard if you work it through step by step, says Farrell. Her remarks came at a recent meeting of the Human Resources Leadership Association in Mystic, Connecticut. Farrell, who is a legal editor at BLR®, was joined in her presentation by […]