Archives for July 21, 2025
Oregon Clarifies Time Frames for Filing Civil Actions in Employment Cases
Oregon recently enacted House Bill (HB) 2957, which affects statutes of limitations in employment cases when individuals file a charge with Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). HB 2957 became effective on June 24, 2025.
‘Coldplaygate’ And Why Romance Thrives At Work, Despite Policies
Despite the interest in Coldplaygate, office relationships are incredibly common, and the workplace is one of the most frequent settings for extramarital affairs.
California State Auditor Reports ‘Critical Weaknesses’ in Cal/OSHA’s Processes
On July 17, 2025, the California State Auditor’s Office released a comprehensive report (Report No. 2024-115) highlighting significant deficiencies within the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). The audit, which reviewed sixty case files from fiscal years 2019–20 through 2023–24, exposed alleged critical weaknesses in Cal/OSHA’s enforcement processes and
The (Less-Than-Golden) State of Confidentiality Provisions in California
The (Less-Than-Golden) State of Confidentiality Provisions in California
It is well known that California takes a dim view towards restrictive covenants in the workplace. Business & Professions Code Section 16600 prohibits employee non-compete agreements, stating that “every contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade,
Coldplay and the Kiss Cam
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin unexpectedly found himself in the spotlight for reasons other than his music. During a recent concert, Martin called the audience’s attention to a couple featured on a jumbotron “kiss cam.” The couple initially appeared to be locked in an embrace before quickly separating and then ducking
The ‘Kiss Cam’ Fallout: 5 Lessons On Leadership Credibility
The recent “Kiss Cam” scandal is a cautionary tale about lessons on leadership credibility, especially under the spotlight, shaping workplace fairness, trust and culture.
2025 Houston Regional Employer Conference
2025 Houston Regional Employer Conference
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Mon, 07/21/2025 – 14:21
Rhode Island Becomes First State to Mandate Workplace Accommodations for Menopause
Rhode Island Becomes First State to Mandate Workplace Accommodations for Menopause
On June 24, 2025, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed into law House Bill No. 6161, making Rhode Island the first state in the nation to expressly require employers to provide workplace accommodations for applicants and employees experiencing menopause
Back from Vacation—and Still on the Clock?
Summer vacations are in full swing, and so are wage-hour risks for California employers. Whether it’s a quick email from the beach or a work call squeezed in between sightseeing, even a few minutes of off-the-clock
Don’t Forfeit Vacation Days — 4 Steps To Reclaiming Your PTO
A new study shows American workers are too anxious to take time off. PTO ends up not being paid. The risk of burnout increases. You signal that you don’t want vacation.
The Kiss Cam Moment And Our Rush To Moral Superiority
KissCam CEO Andy Byron’s public shaming reveals our need to stand in moral judgement. Why our rush to condemn says just as much about us as it does about him
5 Reasons AI Is Driving Status Drift Among High Performers At Work
AI changes how visibility and value are measured at work. Here’s how high performers can stay influential and avoid quiet status drift as automation reshapes recognition.
News of an Employee’s Arrest or Pending Criminal Charges Poses a Dilemma for California Employers
News of an Employee’s Arrest or Pending Criminal Charges Poses a Dilemma for California Employers
Every day, the press reports on arrests for one reason or another in California and other states. Many of those arrested have jobs. In turn, the employers of the arrestees in California are confronted with
Teleworking from Abroad: New Rules under Colombia’s 2025 Labor Reform
Teleworking from Abroad: New Rules under Colombia’s 2025 Labor Reform
One of the main changes is its regulation of telework—i.e., allowing an employee with an employment contract entered into in Colombia to work abroad. In these cases, the employer is now obligated to guarantee international health insurance that covers the