States reported that 281,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending October 23, the lowest level during the pandemic era. New claims are […]

Employers generally must explore reasonable accommodations for employees who refuse to get vaccinated against the coronavirus based on a sincerely held religious belief—but objections based on […]

The Biden administration recently released a national strategy to foster gender equality in the U.S. and abroad. Priorities include preventing gender-based violence and promoting economic security, […]

Mayor Bill Peduto signed a COVID-19 paid-sick-leave ordinance granting emergency paid sick leave for certain employees for COVID-19–related reasons. Here are some answers to frequently asked […]

A federal judge refused to block a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for Southwest Airlines pilots despite their labor union’s claim that the policy had to be negotiated […]

HR professionals have power to make an even bigger difference in their companies’ policies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) following the social justice movements […]

An employer could place an employee on probation following a series of absences when the employee’s Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) certifications were outdated and […]

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a plaintiff’s claim that the elimination of his job was sex discrimination because his supervisor had a consensual […]

While gig workers have not traditionally been able to partake in employee benefits packages, that’s starting to change. Employers, however, must still maintain the distinction between […]