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Compensation & Benefits
With Father’s Day coming, it’s time to think about paternity leave
06/08/2026
Time off to bond with a new child must be equally provided to fathers and mothers, on the same terms and conditions and regardless of marital status.
Employee Relations
Diversity, equity and inclusion: 6 ways to craft legal plans
06/08/2026
Most employers are still committed to a diverse workforce even if they have made changes to how they believed they could legally achieve that goal. Now, they’re looking for ways to sustain their efforts without triggering undue legal risks.
Employment Law
DOL opinion letter explains when exempt workers can perform hourly tasks
06/08/2026
A new Department of Labor (DOL) opinion letter clarifies the conditions under which employees classified as exempt from overtime can perform work duties that commonly are performed by hourly employees.
Hiring
Changes to Green Card process may mean fewer H-1B takers
06/08/2026
As part of its efforts to reduce immigration both legal and illegal, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has instituted several policy changes that may affect how many employers can hire foreign nationals to work in the United States with valid visa-based work authorizations.
Terminations
$4,250,000 settlement over denied religious vaccination exemptions
06/08/2026
In a stunningly large settlement, the EEOC has made clear that it will insist on employers making reasonable accommodations for the religious needs of its employees.
HR Management
Getting a reduction in force (RIF) right
05/31/2026
When a reduction in force moves from discussion to action, the biggest risk isn’t the decision itself—it’s how it’s carried out.
Article Archives
EEOC sues Chick-fil-A franchisee over religious discrimination
Dems introduce overtime bill
Teen summer employees? Special rules apply
EEOC, DOL cracking down on anti-American workplace slurs
Harassment investigations: 8 steps to a fair and legal inquiry
EEOC obtains $230K for deaf worker refused interview accommodation
Black employees challenge DEI dismissals
Another union wins big wage increase
DOL and DOE announce workforce development push
DOL finally updates OT rules
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Running FMLA and PWFA concurrently
EEOC may stop collecting demographic information
Immigration enforcement: Is your workplace prepared?
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