Workers who are on leave protected by federal statute may be laid off, provided there is a legitimate, nonretaliatory business reason for the termination. But employers […]

During SHRM’s INCLUSION 2020 virtual conference, NASCAR President Steve Phelps discussed how NASCAR is creating an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of everyone that shares […]

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law an amendment to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) extending the current exemption on employee personal information from most of […]

The year 2020 has certainly come with its share of new challenges, and New York employers should know what employee political conduct they can and can’t […]

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) adopted an emergency rule mandating that all employers conduct job-hazard assessments and develop COVID-19 preparedness and response plans, […]

With so much uncertainty about what is safe to do during the coronavirus pandemic, many employees don’t feel safe commuting to work every day. To help […]

Care advocates and counselors can help guide critically ill employees through the enormity of the health care industry. These support services are often available through employer-purchased […]

A train conductor fired by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. (BNSF) after two speeding violations in a single shift proved race discrimination because co-workers in […]

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) did not require an employer to accommodate an employee who had such severe medical restrictions limiting the amount of weight […]