Are you sexist? Ask this to a group of people and the vast majority would probably say “no” and mean it sincerely. But chances are, many of these same … Read more

Are you sexist? Ask this to a group of people and the vast majority would probably say “no” and mean it sincerely. But chances are, many of these same … Read more
Like many articles written by lawyers, this one begins with a client story. While adapting to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a client began … Read more
In episode 32 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss crazy overtime … Read more
Today is National Women’s Equality Day! It’s a time to mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the … Read more
The global pandemic is hard on everyone. But it’s especially hard on women. The ill and dying, and those watching their loved ones suffer, are of course … Read more
Two years ago, I was an HR executive. Having spent 20 years in developing my career in the field, I became burnt out and very angry. I was tired of all the … Read more
Editor’s Note: We should applaud the Supreme Court’s recent decision to protect LGBTQ rights in the workplace. However, it will take much more … Read more
Why do employees hate HR? Notice I’m not asking if they do. They do. OK, maybe “hate” is a strong word. Many workers might simply dislike, feel suspicious … Read more
Love is in the air as February 14 draws near, but love can also be a battlefield. Valentine’s Day may present legal woes for employers with “affectionate” … Read more
European employers have a lot on their minds. There’s increased concern about the mental health of employees – largely stemming from an aging workforce, … Read more
Over the last several years, the #metoo movement has exposed an epidemic of sexual harassment and assault in America. Nearly one in five women will be … Read more
The collective voices of the courageous women who chose to use their fame as a platform to invigorate the national dialogue on sexual harassment in the … Read more
On October 8th, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in three cases that may determine whether Title VII’s prohibition against discrimination “on the … Read more
Editor’s note: The US Supreme Court returned to work this week with an agenda of politically charged cases and right out of the gate are three … Read more
California recently approved an extension to the deadline for California employers to comply with the state’s new anti-harassment training mandate. As … Read more
This Employment Law This Week® monthly rundown discusses the most important developments for employers heading into September 2019. The update specifically … Read more
New York employers and those out-of-state organizations who just sometimes have employees working in the Empire State have until October 9 to provide New … Read more
The annual celebration of Pride Month in June exists to promote change in attitudes and increase awareness surrounding inclusion today. Pride Month can … Read more
More than ever, American workplaces are emphasizing diversity by targeting hires of different races, religions, ethnicities, gender, cultural and … Read more
Many Americans assume it is against the law to fire someone over their sexual orientation. But, technically, Congress has never outlawed that. Instead, … Read more