February 20 Tip of the Week
February 20, 2023 7:51 pm“Pregnancy as a Disability” Congress recently enacted the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act which takes effect on June 27, 2023. The... Read More
Tag Archive: ADA
February 13 Tip of the Week
February 13, 2023 3:10 pm“Disabilities and Accommodation” The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently issued new guidance regarding the treatment of employees and/or applicants who... Read More
January 16 Tip of the Week
January 13, 2023 8:02 pm“Artificial Intelligence, Help or Hindrance” As employers continue to look for ways to screen job applicants in a quick and... Read More
January 9 Tip of the Week
January 9, 2023 8:11 pm“Lessons from Pepsi Co. and Kronos” Recently, Pepsi Co. was the subject of a class action lawsuit from employees who... Read More
December 12 Tip of the Week
December 12, 2022 4:46 pm“Work/Life Balance” During the holidays, issues surrounding work/life balance become more prevalent, with employees feeling the added pressure of preparing... Read More
December 5 Tip of the Week
December 5, 2022 7:46 pm“What Constitutes Protected Collective Activity” To quote “Law and Order” – “ripped from the headlines” – important information can be... Read More
November 28 Tip of the Week
November 28, 2022 4:22 pm“To Join or Not to Join” Unions and increased union activity have been in the news over the last year... Read More
November 14 Tip of the Week
November 15, 2022 2:41 am“Compensable Time in the Electronic Age” Employers of hourly, non-exempt workers have often struggled with the question of what constitutes... Read More
November 7 Tip of the Week
November 7, 2022 6:06 pm“Really???” Anyone who has ever worked in Human Resources knows that the truth is often stranger than fiction. Over the... Read More
October 31 Tip of the Week
October 31, 2022 4:58 pm“Compliance: The Next Frontier” Compliance with labor and employment laws is one of the most difficult responsibilities faced by Human... Read More
October 24 Tip of the Week
October 24, 2022 5:44 pm“Policy, policy, and more policy” At myHRcounsel, we advise our clients of the importance of having clear, well-written, and widely... Read More
October 17 Tip of the Week
October 17, 2022 2:34 pm“Criminal Background Checks: Sword or Shield?” At myHRcounsel we receive a lot of questions from employers regarding criminal background checks... Read More
October 10 Tip of the Week
October 10, 2022 7:20 pm“No Good Deed …” There is an old saying that “no good deed goes unpunished.” Nowhere is this more applicable... Read More
October 3 Tip of the Week
October 3, 2022 7:04 pm“Criminal Background Checks: Sword or Shield?” At myHRcounsel we receive a lot of questions from employers regarding criminal background checks... Read More
September 26 Tip of the Week
September 26, 2022 3:57 pm“Increased Employee Protections” As we have seen over the last two years or more, there is an increased effort... Read More
September 19 Tip of the Week
September 19, 2022 3:59 pm“FSAs and Unpaid Leaves of Absence” Flexible spending accounts are a great way for employees to put aside money... Read More
September 12 Tip of the Week
September 12, 2022 4:05 pm“PDA: What Constitutes Discrimination” The world is full of acronyms and, as human resources professionals, we have more than our... Read More
September 5 Tip of the Week
September 2, 2022 3:28 pm“How to Respond to Union Activity: A Lesson from Starbucks” The Biden Administration has repeatedly confirmed its support of increased... Read More
August 29 Tip of the Week
August 29, 2022 2:56 pm“Employee Medical Information” Although human resources professionals are not doctors, we are often asked to make determinations regarding an... Read More
August 22 Tip of the Week
August 22, 2022 3:14 pm“Wage and Hour Requirements” Employers are subject to a number of laws that govern their relationships with their employees. These... Read More