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June marks the beginning of Pride, a month long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, its history, and the fight for equal rights. Many of 2023’s Pride events are themed: D.C.’s “Peace, Love Revolution,” L.A.’s “All Out With Pride,” and N.Y.C.’s “Strength in Solidarity.” “Pride is a joyful celebration of all of the beautiful identities of […]
The spate of recent headlines disclosing corporate-level sexual harassment reminds every HR manager that vigilance and, when necessary, action are part of the job. Today’s Advisor features sexual harassment scenarios to help managers understand their roles. Walter W. Had Nothing to Do with It Walter W. was a happy enough auditor. He liked sitting at […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we began consultant Darlene Price’s list of 10 phrases that successful managers avoid. Today, the rest of the list.
February 14 approaches and we’re filled with thoughts of love and romance … and lawsuits. Unfortunately, when the romance wears off, the retaliation and harassment charges begin. Why Does Love Matter to Employers? Joan Farrell, BLR Legal Editor, says it matters to employers because they are exposed to potential legal liability if a relationship goes […]
Before Elizabeth Derby started her career in HR, she was a Public Finance Banker, dedicated to creating access to affordable housing for people in underserved communities. While she enjoyed the business and strategy aspect of that work, she gravitated to the people side and was ultimately tapped by leadership to assume several high-profile HR roles. […]
Under Honda of America Manufacturing Inc.’s attendance probation program, a worker who had too many unexcused absences could be terminated. Also, absences for military, family and medical, and other types of leave could prolong an employee’s probationary period by the number of days spent on the leave. Now a federal district court has ruled Honda’s […]
A recent survey of U.S. employers found that 45% plan to cut out their bachelor’s degree requirements for some positions during 2024. That survey also found 55% of companies had removed degree requirements during 2023. Another telling statistic: Four in five of the employers surveyed said they value experience over education when they evaluate candidates […]
What should an employer do when an FMLA certification form is received that is unclear? Perhaps it's filled out completely, but the handwriting is illegible in some places. Or perhaps it appears as though it may have been filled out by someone other than the person who signed it. What actions can be taken without […]
Recruiting, retention, and engagement—challenges for every employer. What are your competitors doing to retain their workers (and attract yours)? How are they finding the workers they need? Help us find out! Please participate in our brief survey and see how what you are doing stacks up against what other successful companies are doing. We’ll get […]
On January 12, 2024, the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to employers in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as two other states not included in Mountain West Employment Law Letter) asked the Colorado Supreme Court to clarify whether holiday incentive pay must be included when calculating an employee’s […]