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Ramadan in the Workplace: Keys to Understanding and Accommodation
This year Ramadan, the month-long religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide, began on June 18 and ends on July 17. Because federal, state and local laws prohibit discrimination and harassment based on a job applicant’s or employee’s religious beliefs and… continue
Nine Ways Employers Can Avoid Taking the Heat This Summer
Summer often means more casual dress, office parties, a new crop of interns and vacation time. However, it is critical for an employer to have the proper workplace policies and procedures in place to effectively handle summer issues and avoid… continue
California Remains Ahead of the Curve With Workplace Trends
California continues to lead the way in expanding the rights of employees and obligations of employers in the workplace in many areas. This should come as no surprise to employers and HR since the California Fair Employment and Housing Act… continue
Five Key Employment Law Differences Global Employers Need to Know
Since globalization is the new norm, many US-based employers need to manage not only local employees, but employees working abroad who may be entitled to either greater or lesser protections than employees working in the US.
As a result, HR… continue
Employers Beware: Five Tips for Celebrating Halloween in the Workplace
With the leaves changing color and the days getting shorter, Halloween is fast approaching. Halloween can present a number of scary challenges for employers, ranging from time off requests to workplace safety to potential sexual harassment liability and more. Here… continue
Disability Awareness Month: Make Sure You Are “A-OK” With the ADA
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month in the US. Here are four tips employers should keep in mind to comply with the ADA and manage individuals with disabilities:
Disabilities are defined broadly
The 2008 Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments… continue
Back to School and Back to Helping Employees Balance Work and Family Responsibilities
While employers need to maintain a productive and efficient team of hardworking employees, it also is important for organizations to be sensitive to the needs of working parents. That can be especially true at this time of year, with the… continue
Looming labor and employment lawsuits: How do they affect your business?
Employers are exposed to any number of work-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, negligent hiring, wage and hour disputes and wrongful discharge claims. These claims can stem from laws on a federal, state or even local level.… continue
Dos and don’ts of workplace relationships
With Valentine’s Day upon us, employers should realize that whether they like it or not, romance can and does abound in the workplace. According to a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 43% of US… continue
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The Evolving Reality of Workplace Romance After #MeToo
