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Increased Job Duties Fail to Support ADA, ADEA Charges

By Robert Teachout Changes in job duties and increased responsibilities that an employee claimed made his job “untenable” were not sufficient to be an adverse action under the ADA or the ADEA, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled. The court held that the increased duties did not constitute a material change in […]

3 Ways Caregiving Is Impacting Recruiting and Retention

Did you know that 42% of employed Americans (more than 54 million people) have provided eldercare in the last 5 years? Or that 69% of working caregivers had to rearrange their work schedule, decrease hours, or take a leave because of these responsibilities? Or that the estimated cost of caregiving in terms of lost productivity […]

Cal/OSHA’s (Free) Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and Cal/OSHA are pleased to announce the latest release of the free “Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry.” This publication allows workers, employers, and supervisors to quickly reference key safety requirements detailed in clear, concise terms.

How to Sell HR Ideas to CFOs

In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Karl Ahlrichs filled us in on CFOs; today, he says, “Get in their mindset,” plus we introduce HR Audit Checklists Read what your CFO reads, Ahlrichs says, and send article clippings to the CFO to make your case over time. For example, says Ahlrichs, check out: CFO Magazine CFO.com The Economist […]

Avoiding Bias Pitfalls in HR’s Embrace of AI

AI is quickly becoming a powerful tool in hiring—helping teams move faster, uncover patterns, and make more informed decisions. The potential is huge: faster resume reviews, deeper candidate insights, and more efficient processes across the board.   But as these tools become more common, HR leaders face a critical responsibility: making sure AI helps build a […]

Alt-right protests: Protected off-duty activity or cause for termination?

It’s an employer’s nightmare. An employee shows up in a video making the rounds on social media taking part in a protest that includes violent clashes and racist insults. The employer wants no association with such actions and decides to cut ties. Will there be legal trouble if the employee is fired? Possibly, according to […]

Student Athletes Sue to Be Classified as ‘Employees’

Since last year’s monumental Supreme Court decision in Alston curtailing the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) ability to limit student athlete compensation, the landscape continues to shift in unprecedented ways. In September 2021, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced its position that certain student athletes at private institutions should be considered employees for purposes […]

Faces of HR: From Steel to Strategy—The Accidental Path of a Chief HR Officer

As the Chief HR & Organization Officer at Prysmian, John Andrews stands at the intersection of people and business. His career journey is a masterclass in strategic HR, most recently demonstrated by his central role in integrating Encore Wire following its acquisition in 2024. A seasoned professional, Andrews’s expertise was forged through a career that […]