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The introduction of COVID-19 vaccines has created many questions in the workplace for employers. In this alert, we address five of the most popular vaccine-related questions, including vaccine mandates, mask mandates, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations. 1. Once the COVID-19 vaccine is fully authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), may non-healthcare […]
The fundamental premise of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is that all employees are covered by its base requirements. This includes being paid minimum wage for every hour worked and time and one-half for all overtime. The FLSA is a statute of inclusion, which means all employees are covered unless they fit within specific, […]
A recent $6 million wage and hour settlement serves as a reminder that it’s always important to pay attention to your employees’ duties. And the stakes may be even higher in the future, according to one expert.
As technology reshapes our world, with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation into daily life, the essence of human interaction becomes increasingly valuable. In an interview with BBC Worklife, Jane Wurwand, founder of Dermalogica, emphasizes the critical role of personal touch in sectors where trust is crucial, like skin care. The Personal Touch […]
A California Court of Appeal has upheld a multimillion-dollar age bias verdict for a manager who claimed his employer had a long-standing policy of not promoting workers over age 40. We’ll explain what happened.
Litigation Value: $0. Shockingly no one did anything illegal in this episode. Dunder Mifflin suffered a full day’s lost productivity due to Corporate’s poor handling of the bankruptcy situation. In this week’s episode, the recession finally hit Dunder Mifflin. Faced with such stress, I would have expected the Scranton branch to become a plaintiff’s lawyer’s […]
Many companies face the challenge of recruitment and retention, but companies that can provide meaningful employee development opportunities have a distinct advantage in the marketplace, as employees are increasingly looking for employers that are willing to invest in their long-term growth. Investing in employee training and development not only allows companies to attract and retain […]
“Free time” is not a term that comes to mind when people think about their workday. In fact, free time and work are two concepts that are about as far apart as one can get. But free time can provide surprising value to employees and companies alike. Scheduling some free time can help reduce stress […]
A recent decision by the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas—discussed a scenario in which an employer moved fairly slowly in engaging in the interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations. Let’s see what happened.
The inclusion of artificial intelligence in workforce modernization creates a reality where organizations are tracking their workforce’s actions with greater accuracy and detail. How valuable are these efforts? How do improvements in tracking impact the employee? Today we are joined by Lakshmi Raj, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Replicon, a software company providing cloud time tracking […]