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Employment and Labor

Fifth Circuit Opens the Door for Growing Discrimination Claims

A federal appeals court has made it easier for plaintiffs to bring employment discrimination lawsuits,...

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Employment and Labor

How HR Can Navigate The Post-Affirmative Action Landscape

From campus to corporate Highlights: On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court held...

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Employment and Labor

The EEOC’s Blueprint for Realizing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

On Aug. 7, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a Notice of...

Employment and Labor

A Salary By Any Other Name Must Still Be A Salary

This article was originally published on HR.com on September 1, 2023 and is republished here...

Employment and Labor

How to Avoid FLSA Violations When Requiring Workers to Use PTO

A recent court ruling may contain lessons for employers that would like to use workers’ PTO...

Employment and Labor

Using AI in Human Resources and the Risks of Employment Discrimination

Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm and revolutionizing how people work. While...

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Workplace Harassment: The U.S. Workplace After 6 Years Of #MeToo

Chase Hattaway talks with HR.com about the impact of the #MeToo movement on the U.S. work...

Employment and Labor

The U.S. Supreme Court Redefines the “Undue Hardship” Standard for Religious Accommodations under Title VII

On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in the...

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First DCA Permits Law Enforcement Agencies to Prohibit Sworn Officers from Using Medical Marijuana

The First District Court of Appeal has upheld the termination of a certified correctional officer...

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Employers Should Revamp Pay Practices Following Labor Rulings

RumbergerKirk’s Linda Bond Edwards shares why employers must make documentation and communication about wages a...

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