Janell Stanton and Karl Kumli discuss OSHA’s renewed focus on extreme heat safety following the agency’s extension of its National Emphasis Program on heat-related hazards in “Why OSHA Just Warned Business Owners About Extreme Heat,” published by Inc. Subscription may be required to view article
Archives for May 14, 2025
Jackson Lewis Attorneys Spotlighted for Elevations in Q1 2025
Jackson Lewis attorneys are spotlighted for their recent elevations in “Law360 Names Attys Who Moved Up The Firm Ranks In Q1,” published by Law360.Subscription may be required to view article
The Best Leaders Ask the Right Questions
IMD Business School’s Arnaud Chevallier explains how five types of questions can improve your strategic decision-making.
When Your Layoff Anxiety Won’t Go Away
Excessive worry about job security is a common work-related anxiety. But sometimes, fears about losing a job go beyond the tangible anxieties of economic uncertainty; other times, they are related to deeper fears and insecurities in ourselves. A clinical psychologist at an anxiety specialty clinic outlines five common scenarios—insecurity, catastrophizing, need for certainty, perfectionism, and people-pleasing—and offers strategies for overcoming them and managing emotions.
Navigating Paid-Leave Benefits and State Requirements
Understand how to navigate paid leave and health care benefits, with a focus on compliance with state laws, clear communication, tailored policies, and creative perks.
How networking can make you a better manager
Networking can do more than help you find a new job. It can make you a better manager
EEOC Wins $405,083 Jury Verdict Against St. Petersburg Senior Living Facility
TAMPA, Fla. – A federal jury awarded $405,083 to a veteran in a disability discrimination case against a St. Petersburg, Fla. senior living facility and its operating companies, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today.According to the EEOC’s suit, The Princess Martha, the senior living facility managed by
Landry’s Seafood House to Pay $90,000 in EEOC National Origin Harassment Lawsuit
DENVER – National restaurant chain Landry’s Seafood House will pay $90,000 and provide other equitable relief to settle a national origin harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
EEOC Sues RI International for Hostile Work Environment and Disability Discrimination
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. – Recovery Innovations, Inc., doing business as RI International, an international non-profit behavioral health care provider headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and doing business in Jacksonville, North Carolina, violated federal law when it allowed a male supervisor to sexually harass and intimidate female employees and when it fired an
What if Your Salary Is Too High for Today’s Job Market?
Many who job hopped at the height of the talent war couldn’t match their pay today.
Businesses Get a Break: DOL Won’t Enforce 2024 Independent Contractor Rule
TakeawaysWhen analyzing employment status under the FLSA, DOL investigators will apply previous subregulatory guidance, instead of the 2024 independent contractor final rule, including a 2019 opinion letter addressing independent contractor status and a 2008 fact sheet. Several lawsuits challenging the 2024 final rule are pending but the litigation is on hold as the DOL considers whether to rescind the rule.For now, the 2024 final rule remains in effect “for purposes of private litigation.”Related links
Virginia Healthcare Employers Must Comply with New Workplace Violence Reporting Requirements
Starting July 1, 2025, healthcare employers in Virginia will need to implement comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans or reporting systems. This new mandate requires employers to document, track, and analyze incidents of workplace violence, maintaining records for at least two years.
On March 24, 2025, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed into
New York State Bill Would Ban Employer Inquiries About Salary Expectations
A bill in the New York State Legislature would prevent employers from questioning job seekers about their salary expectations and permit job seekers to ask about employee benefits offered with the position.
“Per My Last PTO Request”: What Demoted Gets Right About Workplace Anxiety
Corporate life is full of unspoken rules, awkward small talk, and the occasional “per my last email” power play. That’s exactly why Demoted is my favorite podcast right now.
Hosted by Ross “Corp” Pomerantz and Natalie Marie, Demoted gives voice to everything employees love to complain about in office
Summer is Coming! Rules for Hiring Minors – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen reviews the laws applicable to hiring minors.