Recent SCOTUS decisions, including Loper Bright could see challenges to ADA and FMLA regulations.
Archives for September 10, 2024
NLRB Will No Longer Approve Consent Orders
A recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision has ended the practice of administrative law judge (ALJ) approval of consent orders to resolve unfair labor practice (ULP) charges. This is yet another development from the NLRB that makes it more difficult to settle charges and increases the likelihood those matters
UK Labour Government Proposes the Right to ‘Switch Off’
The United Kingdom continues to see rapid growth in the number of workplaces adopting remote and hybrid work arrangements, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this new type of work offers many positives for both businesses and employees, it can also blur the boundaries between work and
A New Entity Abroad, Part II—Unique Employment Regulations
One of the primary concerns for an organization that wants to start conducting business in a new country must be the laws of the specific country. Employment regulations vary widely around the globe, and some may be so contrary to an employer’s expectations that missteps and noncompliance could result. In
Monson Fruit to Pay $250,000 in EEOC Sex Harassment Lawsuit
YAKIMA, Wash. — Produce company Monson Fruit Co. will pay $250,000 and provide injunctive relief to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
EEOC Sues Dallas Barber and Stylist College for Pregnancy Discrimination
DALLAS – Dallas Barber and Stylist College, Inc., which operates a barber shop and school in Dallas, violated federal civil rights law when it failed to hire an applicant as a hair braider because she was pregnant, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.
Bank of America raises minimum hourly pay to $24, as tellers flee the industry
Bank of America is pledging to pay its bank tellers and other hourly workers at least $24 per hour starting in October.
Volkswagen Quits Labor Agreement, Paving Way for Job Cuts
A week after it announced it was considering closing factories in Germany, the automaker said it was exiting a labor contract that protected workers from layoffs.
4 Ways to Make a Connection with Your Interviewer
How to overcome self-consciousness and let your authentic self shine through.
3 Ways To Combat The ‘Think Star, Think Men’ Gender Bias
Business leaders are more likely to perceive men as “star performers” than women.
America’s Best Employers For Tech Workers 2024 Methodology
This inaugural list recognizes the top companies across the country attracting tech talent.
Misogynist Manifesto: Project 2025’s Plans to Gut Women’s Rights in the Workplace and Classroom
Project 2025’s plans for women students and workers would devastate their educational opportunities, harming their careers and earning power.
How front-line managers can positively impact your workforce’s mental health
Managers can make or break the employee experience. Here’s how front-line managers can support the whole person to ensure everybody wins.
As layoffs loom, HR staff redeployment strategies gain traction
Football and pumpkin spice lattes aren’t all that’s on the horizon — layoffs might also be in the air.
Fostering positivity: Creating a workplace environment that employees don’t want to leave
Retaining top talent has never been more challenging. Employees are no longer resigning en masse, but companies would be wise not to get complacent.