Under California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act, employers may require their employees to follow “reasonable workplace appearance, grooming, and dress standards.”
Archives for June 30, 2025
Miss Manners: Is it OK to comment on my co-workers’ hair or fashion choices?
Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
Summer Heat Wave of Paid Leave Amendments Continues in Minnesota
Summer Heat Wave of Paid Leave Amendments Continues in Minnesota
On June 14, 2025, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed SF 17, the state’s omnibus jobs and workforce bill. The omnibus bill amends both the state’s paid sick leave law and the forthcoming paid family medical leave program (Minnesota Paid Leave) in
Reproductive Health Privacy in Flux: Texas Ruling vs. SCOTUS Limits
A Texas federal court just shook the foundation of HIPAA’s reproductive health privacy protections — but the Supreme Court may have the final word. In a
Supreme Court of Puerto Rico Addressed the Legal Framework of Deference to Administrative Agencies
Supreme Court of Puerto Rico Addressed the Legal Framework of Deference to Administrative Agencies
On May 21, 2025, the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico had the opportunity to address the judicial deference that was traditionally given to administrative decisions. In Vázquez v. Consejo de Titulares, 215 D.P.R. ___, 2025 TSPR
States Continue to Limit Restrictive Covenants for Health Care Professionals
States Continue to Limit Restrictive Covenants for Health Care Professionals
Following a trend in recent years, state legislatures continue to ban or curtail the use of non-compete provisions and other restrictive covenants in employment agreements with physicians and other healthcare providers. The first half of 2025 has seen a flurry
Remand Rules: Oregon Supreme Court Clarifies What You Can Appeal
Remand Rules: Oregon Supreme Court Clarifies What You Can Appeal
On June 24, 2025, the Oregon Supreme Court held in Crosbie v. Asante that a trial court order of the scope of issues to be retried after reversal and remand cannot be immediately appealed.
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2025 European Executive Employer Conference
2025 European Executive Employer Conference
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Ask the Amys: Sabotaging Bosses, Irritating Employees, and More
From career sabotage to team dysfunction, the Amys weigh in.
My Employee’s Toxic Husband Is Affecting Her Work. What Should I Do?
“When she gets his call, the guy literally yells, asking her why she picked up after three rings.” Minda Zetlin weighs in on a sticky work dilemma in Inc.’s new business ethics Q&A.
SHRM Opposes California Bill with Blanket Employer Wage Penalty
Understand SHRM’s opposition to California AB 1234, specifically its disproportionate penalties, increased compliance costs, and undue burden on employers.
California: Obligations of an Employee Taking Leave
Understand how employers must ensure proper handling of FMLA/CFRA leave, including notice, certification, and compliance with California regulations.
HR’s Role in Fixing the Education-to-Employment Pipeline
Explore how HR leaders can address skills gaps, foster education-industry partnerships, and advocate for reforms to align workforce readiness with employer needs.
What Employers Can’t Overlook About Employee Engagement
Employers often rely on the same factors to try to engage and retain workers — but they need to focus on managers and workplace culture instead.
Supreme Court Ruling Eliminates Some Nationwide Injunctions, Opening the Door for Legal and Operational Uncertainty for Employers
In a consequential decision issued on June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal courts may not issue nationwide injunctions unless the relief is necessary to address the specific injuries of the named plaintiffs.