States Matter…
July 13, 2026 3:55 pmLast week our tip of the week addressed the EEOC’s decision to rescind its previous guidance on affirmative action programs. ... Read More
Tag Archive: Employee
The End of Affirmative Action?
July 7, 2026 1:38 pmOn June 30, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a press release confirming its decision to rescind longstanding agency... Read More
HR Chat: Summer Employee Gathering
June 30, 2026 2:11 pmSummer is here, and as a treat for your employees, you are planning on getting a suite at a local... Read More
Artificial Intelligence: Productivity Tool for Good or Bad?
June 29, 2026 1:43 pmArtificial intelligence and its impact on the workplace and employment opportunities is the topic of conversation in the news. It... Read More
Protected Classes
June 23, 2026 1:58 pmHuman resources professionals have a difficult job; they must stay current on the ever-changing labor and employment laws. This is... Read More
HR Chat: Drug Tests for Employment
June 22, 2026 2:19 pmAs part of our hiring process, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to complete a drug... Read More
The Floor and Ceiling of Wage and Hour Laws
June 15, 2026 3:47 pmIn recent Tips of the Week, we have pointed out situations where state wage and hour laws are more protective... Read More
Meal Periods and Compensable Time
June 9, 2026 1:55 pmUnder the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are not required to provide employees with rest breaks or meal periods. This... Read More
FMLA Leave – Must It Equal Radio Silence?
June 1, 2026 8:30 pmWhen an employee goes out on FMLA leave, an employer is forced to find a way to cover that employee’s... Read More
HR Chat: Computer Contents
June 1, 2026 8:01 pmYou suspect that one of your employees is using a business-owned and provided desktop computer for work at another business. ... Read More
What Constitutes a Reasonable Accommodation
May 26, 2026 2:13 pmWhen an employee has poor attendance and claims that their attendance issues are related to their recognizable disability, what is... Read More
HR Chat: Contract Employee
May 18, 2026 8:08 pmYou have a temporary employee who was hired on a contract basis. Due to concerns regarding their performance, you are... Read More
Independent Contractor or Employee?
May 18, 2026 4:02 pm“To be or not to be” or “employee or not employee?” Both are weighty decisions, but for very different reasons. ... Read More
Compensable Work Time… What is the Standard?
May 11, 2026 6:18 pmA recent court case has addressed the issue of compensable work time and demonstrates the new complexities involved in determining... Read More
HR Chat: Hiring Summer Employees
May 4, 2026 7:19 pmYou’re planning to hire seasonal employees for your business this summer. Since these positions are short-term and often filled by... Read More
“Are They, or Aren’t They?”
May 4, 2026 5:37 pmOne area of labor and employment law that is getting recent attention is the definition of employee and the classification... Read More
HR Chat: Disgruntled Former Employee
April 27, 2026 7:31 pmYour organization has recently terminated an underperforming employee. Following the decision, the former employee has begun posting negative comments on... Read More
Here’s a Tip on Tips
April 27, 2026 3:45 pmThis is the first tax year where the newly passed legislation has allowed tipped employees to take a deduction from... Read More
HR Chat: Office Repairs
April 20, 2026 8:09 pmIt’s Monday morning, and you arrive at the office to discover significant water damage caused by a broken pipe. As... Read More
The Gift that Keeps on Giving…
April 20, 2026 2:51 pmOne of the most difficult areas of employment law currently is the everchanging area of immigration and work authorization. Over... Read More