Michelle Phillips comments on the challenge courts face in balancing religious rights with employee civil rights, warning that overusing the First Amendment defense could undermine civil rights protections in “Job Bias Suits Test Reach of First Amendment Liability Shield,” published by Bloomberg Law. Subscription may be required to view article
Archives for May 28, 2025
What Impact Will Trump 2.0 Have on Workplace Safety?
The EHS community weighs in on the good, the bad and the ugly possibilities of deregulating the workplace.
Don’t Just Coach Your Employees—Teach Them
How to make everyday interactions teachable moments for your direct reports.
Managing Conflict on Your Executive Team
Conflict on executive teams is inevitable—and necessary. CEOs need to hear a variety of well-informed opinions and arguments to lead through today’s tough challenges and foster innovative organizations. But unhealthy conflict on executive teams can be extremely damaging, derailing strategy and corroding culture. This playbook offers strategies to help CEOs elicit diverse viewpoints while rooting out disruptive patterns and behaviors.
How To Feel Better After Crying At Work: Advice For Strong Women
Crying at work doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you care. This article helps strong women move forward with empathy, curiosity, and self-respect.
Your Resume Might Be Great, But This Is What Makes People Say ‘Hire Them’
Discover the power of high-engagement job referrals and why this could be a game-changer for your career
OSHA Issues Updated Guidance for Site-Specific Targeting Inspection Program
On April 8, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released Directive CPL 02-01-067, updating its Site-Specific Targeting (SST) inspection program. The revised directive outlines procedures for selecting and inspecting general industry establishments with twenty or more employees, based on employer-submitted injury and illness data from calendar years 2021
Washington State Passes (Yet Another) Paid Family and Medical Leave Amendment, and It’s a Big One
Washington State Passes (Yet Another) Paid Family and Medical Leave Amendment, and It’s a Big One
Washington employers take note: Significant changes to the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (WA PFML) law are on the horizon that will impact every employer in the Evergreen State. The bill amending the
Understanding Alaska’s Ballot Measure Number 1: The State’s Newest Minimum Labor Standards and Paid Sick Leave Mandate
Understanding Alaska’s Ballot Measure Number 1: The State’s Newest Minimum Labor Standards and Paid Sick Leave Mandate
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E.E.O.C. Tells State Regulators It Won’t Back Some Discrimination Claims
The E.E.O.C. said it would stop paying state and local civil rights agencies for claims from transgender employees or those based on “disparate impact.”
How AI Affects The Socioeconomic Order Of The Workplace
We are building castles in the air.
Supreme Court Permits Termination of NLRB Member Wilcox for Now
The Supreme Court’s order stays a lower court’s ruling and supports President Donald Trump’s removal of NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox as litigation continues.
The New Dream Job for Young Men: Stay-at-Home Son
“Jeopardy” champion Brendan Liaw is unemployed, lives with his parents and won almost $60,000.
Florida’s CHOICE Act Offers Employers Unprecedented Tools for Non-Compete + Garden Leave Agreements
TakeawaysThe Florida Legislature’s recently passed CHOICE Act allows covered non-compete and garden leave agreements to extend for up to four years — double the current amount of enforcement time.The Act makes it significantly easier for employers to obtain an injunction and enforce covered agreements.Employers looking to take advantage of the Act will need to comply with its technical requirements.Article
DOL Reinstates Virtual Marketplace Platform Opinion Letter Signaling Return to Relaxed Independent Contractor Test and Acceptance of Gig Platform Model
DOL Reinstates Virtual Marketplace Platform Opinion Letter Signaling Return to Relaxed Independent Contractor Test and Acceptance of Gig Platform Model
In recent months, the Department of Labor (DOL) has seen an overhaul of its agency leadership. First, President Trump appointed Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling,