Archives for January 11, 2026
Unpaid Wage Judgments: Penalties Triple Under SB 261 Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Employers who ignore wage judgments will face sharp consequences starting January 1, 2026 — including mandatory attorneys’ fees and triple the amount owed. Jen…
Beltway Buzz, January 9, 2026
The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.
New York Federal Court Says Denial of Remote Work Not Equivalent to Disability Discrimination
On January 2, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that the denial of an employee’s request to continue working from home as a disability accommodation was not enough to constitute disability discrimination, finding that the failure to accommodate alone is not an adverse
FMLA Leave Calculation When Employers Close for Weather
Takeaways
A Few Thoughts About the New “Know Your Rights Act” Notice – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen explains what information employers must include in the new “Know Your Rights” notice and why it may not be the best approach to use the DIR’s template version without tailoring it first.
Dear Abby: My co-workers bully me for my baby face
This reader asks Dear Abby for advice on how to deal with discrimination because she looks a lot younger than her actual age.
I run one of America’s most successful remote work programs and the critics are right. Their solutions are all wrong, though
Remote work isn’t failing our workers. We are failing to lead them.
How a Puzzling 401(k) Plan Changed One Woman’s Life
Eryn Schultz was an H-E-B grocery store leader with an M.B.A. A slow pivot toward a big career change began when she found her retirement plan wanting.
The Boss Who Hates Sick Day Requests
Plus, the impossibility of being a middle manager.
7 New Laws That Impact Women’s In The Workplace And Their Health
Here are 7 state laws and programs that aim to improve women’s health and working conditions that everyone women should know.
Regaining Momentum After a Holiday Break
While individuals often return feeling refreshed, organizations as a whole can lose focus after an extended period of time off. In this issue of the HBR Executive Agenda, editor at large Adi Ignatius talks to HBS professor Tsedal Neeley about how leaders can address this challenge head on, reminding teams of their shared mission and making sure employees are focused on your most strategic priorities.
New York Bans Most Credit Checks In Hiring By April 2026
New York now limits credit checks in hiring. Learn what roles are exempt, how it affects background screening, and what employers must do before April 2026.
The Evolution of Workplace Drug Testing: What Employers Need to Know for 2026
The legal landscape for workplace drug testing is likely to see some significant changes in 2026. This article summarizes the shifts in federal and state policy, continuing and emerging challenges for employers, and what employers can do to be prepared in 2026.
Flu Season at Work in Germany: Who Is Actually Unable to Work?
Every year, flu season presents companies in Germany with similar questions: What happens if an employee falls ill while on vacation? Can they work from home, and how should sick children be dealt with? The following guide provides some orientation.