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Employment Law
Lawsuit on for fired transgender employee employer said brought down morale
05/11/2026
This is a case that tests the administration’s claims that discrimination based on transgender status is not discrimination based on sex—a matter the U.S Supreme Court ruled on in a 6–3 decision back in 2020.
Hiring
When candidates vanish: What HR needs to do next
05/11/2026
Ghosting rarely happens in a vacuum. Often, it’s a symptom of deeper issues in the hiring and onboarding process.
HR Management
Congress may reauthorize expired workforce development law
05/11/2026
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.
Compensation & Benefits
IRS finally publishes list of jobs qualifying for no tax on tips
05/04/2026
The provision allows some workers to deduct from their income subject to federal taxation a portion of their tip earnings up to $25,000 per year, subject to total income caps. The deduction is available for tax years 2025 through 2028.
Employee Relations
Good news: Appeals court nixes idea that PIP is always adverse action
04/13/2026
Employers are free to manage their workforce through evaluations and, if work is found to be lacking in quantity or quality, create an improvement plan without worrying that constructive criticism will land them in court.
Terminations
6 steps to reduce manager turnover
04/13/2026
Most organizations track employee turnover carefully. Fewer pay the same attention to manager turnover—even though losing a manager often costs significantly more than losing an individual contributor.
Article Archives
Bipartisan know-your-labor-rights act introduced
EEOC sues employer over service animal accommodation
From claims to calm: What HR gets wrong about lawsuits
New York bans most employment credit checks
I-9 violations just became more dangerous
DOL provides new independent contractor examples
Employer ghosting: The hidden reputation risk
You’re responsible for ADA administrator mistakes
DOL sees 48% increase in H-1B audits
Employer wins transgender harassment case—didn’t know
EEOC 2026 litigation focus is on pregnancy and religion
New Jersey Supreme Court: Employers must pay undocumented workers for time worked
4 ways to contend with multi-state hiring regulations
New supervisor? Train on existing accommodations
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