The HR Specialist

07/14/2025

The DOL announced on July 7 that it was withdrawing a proposed rule allowing some employers to pay workers a subminimum wage.

07/14/2025

Jonathan Segal, a partner at Duane Morris LLP, tells HR professionals to stay cognizant as he witnesses “an explosion and evolution” of antisemitic views. He advises them to condemn antisemitism as they would other workplace -isms.

07/14/2025

Drawing from years of law enforcement experience and high-stakes communication, Jeffrey Owens introduced the CIVILITY framework, a behavioral model designed to reshape how organizations build and sustain workplace culture. Here’s how each part of the CIVILITY model can be applied to your organization.

07/11/2025

Whether it’s deserved or not, the perception that management is “against” employees, once earned, is difficult to shake. That’s why it’s vital for supervisors to make sure they treat everyone fairly and consistently, especially when disciplining employees.

07/09/2025

The Trump administration has begun revoking the immigration status for some workers before the expiration date printed on their Employment Authorization Documents.

06/23/2025

Employees who take FMLA leave are protected from retaliation for doing so. That’s led to the mistaken belief among some employees that they can’t be disciplined or fired while on leave. That’s not the case.