The struggle to provide certainty on employment issues to the private sector in Puerto Rico is not over.
Archives for March 21, 2023
Best Practices for Manufacturers Managing Employee Medical Inquiries Under the ADA
For the manufacturing industry, managing employee injury and illness presents unique challenges.
Utah Enacts Law Allowing Employers to Obtain Workplace Violence Protective Orders
On March 14, 2023, Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox signed HB 324 into law amending Utah’s protective order statute to allow employers to petition for and obtain workplace violence protective orders against an individual who has engaged in or threatened potential workplace violence. The law will become effective on
Los Angeles Schools Shut Down After Workers Begin Strike
The nation’s second-largest school district canceled classes starting on Tuesday, while thousands of employees pressed demands for higher pay.
ResourceMFG to Pay $75,000 to Settle EEOC National Origin Discrimination Suit
Staffing Company Rejected Job Candidate Because She Was Born in Germany, Federal Agency Charged
Work Shift: The Future of Work at SXSW
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Work Shift newsletter.
The problem with “quiet quitting” and other buzzy management terms
Leaders who are serious about addressing workplace issues should forget the viral buzzwords—and focus instead on their underlying causes.
Why Wellbeing Is Critical For Hybrid And Remote Work
As companies navigate the changing landscape of hybrid and remote work, the importance of employee wellbeing has become increasingly apparent.
How have women in the workforce fared, three years into the pandemic?
The middle of March will now, forever, signify a turning point.
What Is The Ideal Noise Level For The Office?
It almost seems like another age, but a common complaint of office workers was that the modern open-plan office was too noisy to get anything done.
Two San Diego companies pay $1.1M after fair labor violations
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDL) has recovered $1.1 million for 50 Mexican nationals, some paid as little as $2.43 an hour, from two companies operating in the San Diego area, officials said.
Strains Emerge Inside the Union That Beat Amazon
Nearly a year after its victory on Staten Island, the Amazon Labor Union is grappling with election losses and internal conflict.
What should I do if I witness sexual harassment at work? Ask HR
Should I report the behavior to our HR department or someone on the client side?
EEOC Scores Summary Judgment Win Against UPS in Disability Discrimination Case
Court Agrees With EEOC That UPS Failed to Accommodate and Terminated Employee With Diabetes, Violating Federal Law
How to Evaluate Unconscious Cognitive Bias
Tackling dangerous judgment errors to improve decision-making.