Numerous research studies emphasize that the significant factors contributing to attrition among Black, Indigenous, and people of color in the workplace are subtle racism and exclusion. In August 2023, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) report from a research...
Are Your Employee Non-Disparagement Clauses too Ambiguous?
Non-disparagement clauses are contractual provisions that prohibit individuals, typically employees, from making negative or damaging statements about their employer, the company, or its representatives. These clauses aim to prevent the spread of harmful information,...
EEOC Guidance on Mandatory COVID-19 Testing
Despite the fact that many employers have resumed operations after the pandemic, a significant number have decided to continue implementing COVID safety measures at their workplaces as a precautionary measure. While certain companies have made it mandatory for...
EEO-1 Reporting: What Employers Need to Know
EEO-1 reporting, as required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), is a mandatory data collection and reporting requirement that aims to monitor and promote equal employment opportunities and prevent discrimination in the workplace. The EEO-1 report...
Does Your Onboarding Process Need to Be Revamped?
In today's ever-changing and competitive business environment, the challenge of attracting and retaining top talent persists across various industries. While companies often allocate significant resources to the recruitment process, the significance of a well-executed...
Avoiding FLSA Violations When Requiring Employees to Use PTO
A recent ruling by a federal appeals court has affirmed that employers do not violate the Fair Labor Standards Act when they involuntarily decrease their employees' PTO balances. While this case primarily dealt with deductions based on productivity declines, it offers...
What Are the Consequences of Placing Employees in the Wrong Roles?
Enduring exhaustion, avoiding conflicts, performing tasks that feel unnatural, and experiencing a sense of not belonging are all common outcomes when employees find themselves in ill-suited roles. As an HR leader, witnessing these challenges can be disheartening,...
Non-Discrimination in Employer-Provided Healthcare Programs
Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed new regulations to reinstate individual healthcare access protections that were previously suspended during the Trump Administration. The proposed rule aims to revive provisions that were...
Can No Overtime be a Reasonable Accommodation Request?
Should an employee who has been advised by their doctor not to work overtime be accommodated? The answer is likely yes, based on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A February opinion letter from the U.S. Department...