Make it a standard practice to retain every written document concerning employee complaints. If an employee ends up suing you, he may try to embellish the facts—or worse.
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Make it a standard practice to retain every written document concerning employee complaints. If an employee ends up suing you, he may try to embellish the facts—or worse.
Read MoreEffective August 7, regional NLRB offices will first check whether an alleged unfair labor practice falls within a collective bargaining agreement and could be resolved under the contract.
Read MoreHR teams are stuck juggling outdated systems, limited staffing and rising employee expectations, while employees are often left unclear on their options, timelines or pay. The fastest path to relief? Use technology to streamline leave from start to finish without losing the human touch.
Read MoreBy now, you likely have heard about the Trump administration’s renewal and expansion of the Payroll Audit Independent Determination program. Employers should know that there is another DOL-sanctioned option that’s especially useful if they’re not quite sure that what they have done is a violation.
Read MoreIs it acceptable to state: “Employees have seven calendar days to report a covered absence. Absences not reported within seven calendar days can still be counted towards FMLA/ADA/PWFA; however, the employee will be held accountable for failure to report in a timely manner”?
Read MoreA recently filed case puts a different spin on telework accommodations. A disabled employee asked to return to the office five days a week as her accommodation.
Read MoreSocial media activity—from an employee’s seemingly harmless TikTok to a CEO’s ill-advised Instagram story—can trigger lawsuits, government investigations or viral outrage that damages a brand overnight. For HR professionals, managing these risks is now a core part of the role.
Read MoreDo you have employees who are always tattling on co-workers about minor rulebreaking? If so, don’t worry too much that the complaining employee can spin that into protected activity under whistleblowing provisions.
Read MoreThe lawsuit argues that the EEOC is legally obligated to process the complaints as part of its core mission to end workplace discrimination based on sex.
Read MoreThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings sweeping payroll and tax changes that HR teams must quickly adapt to—some already in effect as of Jan. 1, 2025.
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