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In a recent decision, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine addressed an uncommon claim under the Maine Human Rights Act (MHRA). The case involved alleged discrimination against an employee for obtaining a protection from abuse (PFA) order against a coworker. While the judge dismissed the employee’s sex discrimination and hostile work environment […]
Colorado employers should review their Form I-9 and employment eligibility verification procedures following the enactment of House Bill (HB) 26-1283. The new law became effective on June 3, 2026, and added new restrictions on an employer’s possession and retention of government-issued identification documents. What the Law says The new law, codified at C.R.S. § 8-2-124.5, […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from discriminating against a qualified individual on the basis of disability and requires reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Once an employee discloses a medical condition, the employer must engage in an interactive process—and terminating that employee soon afterward can raise red flags. As one Arizona […]
Is whole milk okay? This month’s biggest internet debate asks whether bringing an iced coffee to an interview is unprofessional. Corporate recruiter Caitlin Wehniainen thinks so. In a one-minute viral TikTok, she opines that bringing an iced coffee to a job interview is perceived as casual and makes it look like the interview is just […]
Virginia has drawn a bright line for employers: If you terminate an employee without cause and don’t provide for severance, you cannot enforce a noncompete. Governor Abigail Spanberger recently signed SB170 into law, codifying this “no severance, no noncompete” rule, effective July 1, 2026. If your company uses noncompetes, nonsolicitation agreements, or other restrictive covenants, […]
Last week we wrapped up SPARK Talent 2026 after months of looking forward to the incredible insights it would deliver. And, easy to say, we weren’t disappointed. From the HR leaders who took the stage, to their cohort and attendees whose experience and curiosity taught us just as much, SPARK Talent was a roaring success […]
Deepfakes have shifted from novelty to real risk for employers. Read on to learn more about how to protect your company and avoid falling for a fake. Who Did We Hire? Some identity fraud research indicates that overall deepfake and synthetic identity fraud attempts targeting organizations have surged globally. According to a report by GetReal […]
SPARK Talent 2026 is officially here, and it could not have started any better. Attendees from all across the country have found their places in sunny Orlando, Florida for the latest and greatest HR insights from the profession’s top leaders. But the true magic comes from sharing the space, HR leaders and professionals all gathering […]
For most organizations, the AI conversation typically revolves around technology, dominated by questions like: What can we automate? Which tools should we deploy? How can we best support employee adoption? But once AI agents enter the picture, the conversation must change. As AI agents increasingly execute work, interact directly with customers, make decisions and operate […]
Email is a major form of communication, and employers need to teach their employees how to be effective users of email, including when not to use it. Here are the Big 5: five rules everyone should follow when sending and receiving emails to be effective and professional. 1: Always Respond If you send an email […]