Was Chicago Janitor Passed Up for Promotion Due to Age? 7th Circuit Weighs In
The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers employers in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—recently heard a claim in which...
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Basics
Several different forms of legislation have been passed in the last few months to tackle the ongoing economic issues...
Good HR Is Like Good Relationships: It’s All About Trust
The importance of trust between employers and employees cannot be overstated, and it works much the same as trust...
Employee Training: Providing Clarity on Deadlines
The topic of this post may seem so fundamental and obvious that it needs no explanation. But unfortunately, for...
Adapting L&D to Remote Work
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations rolled their eyes at the need to work remotely. Even...
Why Social Recruiting Is an Effective Tactic to Use in The Hiring Process
The pandemic prompted massive layoffs that sent millions of people back into the job market. In just under a...
What to Do If Employees Say They Can’t Wear Masks
In light of many state regulations requiring face masks in most indoor work settings, many employers are wondering how...
Risks of COVID-19 Related Violence at Work
Workplace violence is a fraught topic. Unfortunately, COVID-19 may be creating or exacerbating situations that may lead to violence...
Want to Make Remote Workforce Permanent? Be Careful
The COVID-19 pandemic may have permanently changed the future of work. From banking to insurance and the legal industry,...
COVID-19: Comorbidities a Serious Concern for Employers
The world gets closer to a COVID-19 vaccine every day. However, research suggests that the coronavirus vaccine, like many...
Employer-Provided Benefits for Remote Workers
HR teams often put a lot of time and effort into creating benefit packages and perks for employees that...
What Is an Elastic Workforce?
The need for staff flexibility has always been prevalent, as demand is rarely static year-round. But the pandemic has...
How to Foster a Successful Remote Internship Program
Over the past few months, many full-time employees have had to adjust to remote working environments due to COVID-19....
DOL’s Revisions Reaffirm Parts of Original FFCRA Regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has responded to a federal judge’s ruling against regulations related to a COVID-19...
Back to School Brings a New Wave of COVID-19 Policies and Questions
With many families facing uncertainty involving their children’s schools, questions about the applicability of the Emergency Family and Medical...
Can Employers Require Employees to Have Driver’s Licenses?
Employers obviously want employees to be able to get to work reliably and on time. So, can an employer...
Compliance Training: General Knowledge for All Staff
In a previous post, we discussed the potentially disastrous consequences of companies’ failing to adhere to the compliance requirements...
Calculating Overtime Pay for Hourly Plus Commission Employees
Most employers are well aware of their obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)—primarily, the requirement to pay...
CX Matters, Even in a Pandemic
Recruiting during a pandemic comes with many challenges, but that doesn’t mean the candidate experience (CX) should suffer as...
4 Keys to Securely Offboard Employees
Organizations today face many cybersecurity concerns across the board. With most businesses currently supporting remote workers due to the...