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
The Problem With SHRM: Why HR Professionals Feel Disappointed, Disillusioned, and Deserted
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
How Employers Can Stay Out of Cupid’s Crossfire
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
Survey Finds Europe’s Employers Worry Less About Brexit Than Mental Health, #MeToo
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
How HR Professionals Should Be Leading In the #metoo Era
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
#MeToo Consequence: Male Leaders Are Backing Away From Mentoring Women
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
Decision Could Be Close On Transgender, Sex Orientation Discrimination
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
High Court to Decide Gay, Transgender Job Protections
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 Expands Harassment Training Requirements and Extends Deadline
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
EEOC’s Pay Data Requirement Deadline Looms Despite Court Appeal
This Employment Law This Week® monthly rundown discusses the most important developments for employers heading into September 2019. The update specifically … Read more
If You Do Any Work In NY State, You Must Train Employees About Sexual Harassment
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
Pride Month: A Reminder that Diversity Is More Than Just What You Can See
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
Make Sure Your Anti-Harassment Training Includes Cultural Dos and Don’ts
More than ever, American workplaces are emphasizing diversity by targeting hires of different races, religions, ethnicities, gender, cultural and … Read more
Court May Finally Resolve If Sexual Orientation Is Protected
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
Retaliation Is Still Most Common EEOC Claim
This week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released its Fiscal Year 2018 enforcement and litigation data. Here’s what you need to know: … Read more
Diversity Is Not Just About Gender and Race
In today’s world, we hear “diversity” everywhere. It’s a buzzword. But when we think about what diversity means and the initiatives that have come to … Read more
Saying It’s OK Doesn’t Mean the Harassment Was Welcome
This is a DisruptHR talk that will disrupt your way of thinking about the victims of sexual harassment — that way so many of us declare, “Why … Read more
U.S. Corporations Supporting New LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill
There is a sure-fire way to avoid the uncertainty of when and how the Supreme Court may — legal jargon in 3…2…1… — adjudicate LGBT rights under Title VII … Read more
Snap and It’s Gone: What to Do About Disappearing Evidence
Snapchat and other photo-sharing apps have redefined how users — and employees share information. Due to the ephemeral nature of Snapchat photos and … Read more
What HR Is Still Facing Two Years Into #MeToo
You have to be living under a rock to have missed the #metoo movement and the aftermath. Whether you have personally been a victim of sexual assault or … Read more