The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has announced through its website and the Federal Register a new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request targeting federal contractors’ Type 2 Consolidated EEO-1 Reports for the year 2021. The new FOIA request is entirely separate from the previous request made in
Archives for October 29, 2024
It’s Election Time: Time Off to Vote, Political Activities, and Political Speech in the Workplace
With Election Day quickly approaching, it is the right time for employers to refresh themselves on the various protections that may exist for their
The Spooky Consequences of Halloween Celebrations in the Workplace
There is no greater Halloween horror for employers than a workplace celebration that creates legal risks such as inappropriate costumes or safety hazards, among other issues. Thus, there are many considerations when planning an office celebration for this spooky holiday. If you are a manufacturer hosting an office Halloween party, consider following these three tricks to make the best out of your workplace treat.
Office holiday parties in the hybrid era can be a ‘minefield’ for HR managers
The pandemic brought looser rules around work. But employees are expected to still behave at company gatherings like holiday parties.
Deaf Woman Shut Out of Bias Lawsuit Against Eye Surgery Practice
An outpatient eye surgery practice defeated a deaf women’s claim that it unlawfully discriminated against her by refusing to provide an in-person American Sign Language interpreter for her surgery.
Cinergy Entertainment Group to Pay $137,000 in EEOC Retaliation Suit
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Cinergy Entertainment Group, Inc., a Texas corporation operating multiple cinema and entertainment centers around the country, will pay $137,000 and provide other relief to settle a retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Starbucks threatens to fire staff who don’t come back to office
CEO Brian Niccol’s own work arrangement allows him to live in California and travel 1,000 miles to Seattle on the company’s corporate jet.
The Industrial Giant Dialing Back Remote Work—For Managers
The published version of Forbes’ Future of Work newsletter delivers the latest news for chief human resources officers and other talent managers on disruptive technologies, managing the workforce and trends in the remote work debate to your inbox every Monday.
7 Interview Questions That Provide Insight Into A Company’s Culture
Preparing questions to learn about the workplace in interviews is important. Here’s seven questions that provide insight into a company’s culture.
5 Phrases To Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Manager
The manager-employee relationship can make or break your work life. Cultivate an open and collaborative relationship with your manager through these five phrases.
How Many Employers Are Offering Paid Time Off to Vote?
There is no federal law requiring voting leave—but a growing number of employers are offering paid time off so that employees can cast their ballots.
This One Habit is a Productivity Killer — And You Can Get Rid of It in Under 5 Minutes
Notifications create chaos — control them before they control your productivity.
How to Create a Workplace Culture That Supports Digital Transformation (and Why It’s Important)
Technology and culture change go hand in hand — pay attention to both!
How A California Intersectionality Law Might Boost Equal Pay
Joy Rosenquist says a new law enshrining the principle of intersectionality in California’s anti-discrimination statutes will have a substantial impact on equal pay litigation.
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Retention Bonus Found Not to Constitute ‘Wages’ Under the Massachusetts Wage Act
On September 6, 2024, the Appellate Division of the Massachusetts District Court held in Nunez v. Syncsort Incorporated that a retention bonus that the defendant-employer allegedly owed to the plaintiff, its former employee, did not constitute wages within the meaning of the Massachusetts Wage Act. The decision is significant in