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Archives for May 18, 2021
‘N-Word’ as Hostile Work Trigger Left in Gray Area by High Court
Robert Collier says nearly every day he saw the “N-word” carved into the wall of the elevator he took to the cafeteria of the Dallas hospital where he worked. In a storage room, a pair of swastikas were painted two feet high on the wall where the tools he used were kept.
Amazon gives workers new wellness program, but not extra time to participate
Amazon wants warehouse workers to take action to improve their health — but they won’t get extra time to do it.
Supreme Court declines case over racial slur in workplace
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a legal battle involving one of the most offensive words in the English language, spurning a case raising whether its utterance in the workplace even one time creates a hostile work environment.
Employers announce COVID-19 vaccine requirements as workplaces reopen
Delta’s mandate that all new employees be vaccinated went into effect Monday.
How to prioritize mental health resources in the workplace: Ask HR
Johnny C. Taylor Jr., a human resources expert, is tackling your questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world’s largest HR professional society.
New Research Shows Why Business Leaders Struggle With Workplace Empathy
Studies show that the expression of empathy has far-reaching effects in our personal and professional lives.
Biden Administration Issues Cybersecurity Executive Order Following Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack
On May 12, 2021, the Biden Administration issued an Executive Order on “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity” (EO). The EO was in the works prior to the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, reportedly a ransomware incident that snarled the flow of gas on the east coast for days. Ransomware attacks are nothing new,
How to Start Job Hunting When You’ve Been Out of the Workforce
Whether you took time off to stay home with the kids, or take care of an ailing relative, or got laid off and haven’t been able to find work for a while, it can be difficult to get back to work. Hopefully, these tips can help you move forward!
ERISA Cybersecurity Lessons for Employers
Retirement plans are increasingly subject to cybersecurity issues, and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is taking notice. On April 14, 2021, the DOL published cybersecurity guidance “for plan sponsors, plan fiduciaries, record keepers and plan participants on best practices for maintaining cybersecurity, including tips” for hiring service providers and
What are you? A Conversation with Littler’s “Other” Attorneys
In support of AAPI Heritage Month, this podcast features Danielle Herring (Houston), Emilie Hammerstein (Pittsburgh) and Alan Sims (Downtown Los Angeles) as they explore their biracial identity and how that shapes the way they practice law.