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Employee Handbooks are reference manuals for new and current employees on the policies and procedures of a particular employer. A comprehensive employee handbooks outlines expectations and obligations for both employees and employers and is an important part of effective human resource management. A proper handbook contains detailed information on non-disclosure and conflict of interest obligations, work schedules, employee compensation and benefits, anti-discrimination policies, and codes of conduct to name a few. less -

Constangy Clips Ep. 5 - Year-End Planning: 4 Tips for a Successful 2025

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 11/22/2024

As the clock ticks closer to 2025, now is the perfect time to prepare your organization for a year of growth and success! In the latest episode of Constangy Clips, attorney Arcelia Magaña shares practical advice for year-end...more

When Employers Should Seek Employment Counsel: 7 Key Scenarios

Conn Kavanaugh on 11/6/2024

Navigating employment laws can be challenging for businesses in Massachusetts. From hiring to termination, understanding this complex legal landscape is crucial to avoid costly mistakes. This article highlights seven key...more

Preventing Employee Litigation: Proactive Legal Strategies

Mandelbaum Barrett PC on 10/14/2024

Every year, Forbes estimates a staggering 36% to 53% of small businesses are affected by business litigation. This statistic highlights the importance of taking proactive measures to set the foundation for a thriving...more

10th Circuit Scrutinizes DEI Training Program

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers on 4/23/2024

Can an employer’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program create liability for the discriminatory harassment of white employees? The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to employers in Wyoming,...more

AI on Campus: The 5 Things Higher Ed Needs to Consider When Crafting AI Workplace Policies

Fisher Phillips on 3/28/2024

Higher education leaders have plenty of cutting-edge legal issues to follow – affirmative action, freedom of speech, discrimination – but you are now on the front lines when it comes to the appropriate use of generative...more

Understanding New York City's Height and Weight Discrimination Law: Essential Insights for Employers

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 12/12/2023

Effective November 26, 2023, a significant amendment to New York City’s Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) prohibits discrimination based on height and weight. This development aligns the city with a growing trend of jurisdictions,...more

AI Bias in the Workplace: Top 4 Takeaways From EEOC Commissioner’s Conversation at FP Conference

Fisher Phillips on 11/22/2023

Most HR professionals are no strangers to technology, particularly when it comes to using applicant tracking systems and human resource information systems to hire workers and track key employment data. However, recent...more

Messy "Real Life" LARP: An Employer's Accident Response Deconstructed for In-House Counsel

Ward and Smith, P.A. on 11/2/2023

During Ward and Smith’s annual Employment Law Symposium, three attorneys provided insights on a fictional construction company's reaction to a serious job site accident. In the session, the attorneys shed light on key issues...more

[Webinar] New California Employment Laws and Developments for 2024 - November 28th, 9:30 am - 11:00 am PT

CDF Labor Law LLP on 10/23/2023

Join us for an in-depth complimentary webinar on November 28, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time), presented by CDF Partners Mark S. Spring and Desiree J. Ho. This “Year in Review” webinar will cover 2023’s new...more

Back-to-School Homework for School Leaders: A 6-Step Guide to Refreshing Your Employee and Student Policies

Fisher Phillips on 8/8/2023

As you prepare for the coming academic year, you’ll need to consider key developments that took place over the last year as you plan your approach this fall. Indeed, legal changes, current events, shifting priorities, and...more

How to Support an Employee Going Through a Gender Transition

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers on 4/10/2023

As transgender employees become more comfortable living openly as their authentic selves in the workplace, employers should be prepared to work with transitioning employees. Consider putting a plan in place that fosters an...more

The Golden Rule of Employee Handbooks: Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say

Miles Mediation & Arbitration on 5/10/2022

With over 20+ years representing employers, I have reviewed more employee handbooks than I care to remember. I have seen it all, from a hodgepodge of stapled sheets to stylish published booklets and everything in between. A...more

EEOC’s New Guidance Regarding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Workplace Discrimination

Brooks Pierce on 6/21/2021

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced new resources to aid employers and employees in understanding the EEOC’s position regarding sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination....more

Upcoming Reporting and Training Deadlines for Illinois Employers

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 10/22/2020

KEY POINTS - - Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) has not issued a COVID-19-related moratorium or extension on the requirements that all Illinois employers, regardless of size: (1) provide annual sexual harassment...more

The Time Is Now for Employers in Illinois to Abide by New Laws

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 1/10/2020

The New Year brings new laws for Illinois employers. Some laws go into effect this Summer, while others are effective as of this month. For employers who have not yet revised handbooks, policies and agreements, the time is...more

Sexual and Other Harassment Education, Awareness and Prevention Training

Verrill on 12/19/2019

Maine Bar Survey -- 1581 Total Responses - In the last 5 years . . . • Over 8% (128) experienced sexual harassment • 23% (363) experienced discrimination, bullying, or other harassment • 10% (160) reported...more

Growing Beyond 49 Employees - Compliance with Employment Laws

Dentons on 11/5/2019

When an employer experiences growth and is projected to employ 50 or more employees, an employer can and should enact policies and assess its practices for compliance with employment laws. Fifty employees is the triggering...more

Yo Momma Smack Down - Where are we on that whole civility thing?

Dentons on 10/18/2019

There are days when the workplace can feel a lot like a third-grade playground with kids running back and forth, bruised feelings, tearful meltdowns, and a real and apparent need for a nap and a snack. We also continually...more

Oregon Employment Law Update: Summary & To Do List

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC on 9/6/2019

Oregon passed several employment bills this year that will affect Oregon employers. The following article provides an update on the new laws and a list of tasks for Oregon employers to make sure that they are in compliance....more

The Clock Is Ticking On Changes Required Now That The Governor Has Signed SB 75, Which Includes The Workplace Transparency Act

Laner Muchin, Ltd. on 8/19/2019

On Friday, August 9, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed SB 75, as part of a massive overhaul of employment laws that were passed by the Legislature earlier this year, and which we summarized previously. While requirements...more

New York Employers: Prepare for Changes to Harassment, Discrimination and Equal Rights Laws

Fenwick & West LLP on 8/14/2019

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on August 12 signed into law new legislation expanding employee protections against discrimination and harassment. Among the key provisions are a lower standard for proving harassment,...more

Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act Means Major Changes for Oregon Employers

Stoel Rives - World of Employment on 6/19/2019

Oregon’s Legislature just enacted the most significant legislation for Oregon employers in years. The new Workplace Fairness Act has been hailed as a #MeToo law and seems intended to curb incidents of sexual harassment in the...more

Tennessee Employers Get Bullying Lawsuit Safe Harbor

Fisher Phillips on 4/25/2019

Tennessee employers who want to avoid workplace-bullying lawsuits need only adopt the state’s model anti-bullying policy and they will enjoy immunity from such claims, thanks to a new law just signed into effect Tuesday....more

Gonna Have To Face It: We’re Addicted to…Everything?! Digital Addictions In The Workplace

Fisher Phillips on 4/3/2019

Cell phones. Video games. YouTube. TV. iPads. Kindles. Online Gaming. Netflix. Hulu. Amazon Prime. Stream, click, stream, repeat. As the years go on, so too does the list of things to which people become addicted. Emerging...more

Coming Clean About Religious Discrimination: How A Hotel’s “Sins” Resulted In The “Holy Grail” Of Verdicts For A Dishwasher

Fisher Phillips on 3/7/2019

A Florida federal jury recently handed down a shocking $21.5 million verdict in favor of a dishwasher alleging religious discrimination when she was fired after refusing to work Sundays. This case begs the question... how did...more

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