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Court Revives Manager’s Claims of Wrongful Firing Due to Diabetic Episode
July 9, 2024
Court Revives Manager’s Claims of Wrongful Firing Due to Diabetic Episode

The case involving a former Hardee’s restaurant store manager in Nebraska has drawn significant attention after the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided to revive her claims of wrongful termination. After experiencing a severe diabetic episode, resulting in her

Nonprofit to Pay Over $1M for Failing to Accommodate Deaf Workers
July 9, 2024
Nonprofit to Pay Over $1M for Failing to Accommodate Deaf Workers

Didlake, a nonprofit government contractor based in Washington D.C., has recently encountered significant legal issues due to alleged failures in accommodating its deaf and hard-of-hearing employees. The organization, which is dedicated to employing people with disabilities, has been mandated to

EEOC Plans New Pay Data Collection Rule Amid Employer Concerns
July 9, 2024
EEOC Plans New Pay Data Collection Rule Amid Employer Concerns

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is renewing its efforts to collect pay data from employers, marking a significant step in addressing wage disparities in workplaces across the country. This comes after a decade of alternating starts and stops

South Cambridgeshire’s Four-Day Workweek Boosts Productivity and Well-Being
July 9, 2024
South Cambridgeshire’s Four-Day Workweek Boosts Productivity and Well-Being

The South Cambridgeshire District Council conducted one of the UK’s largest trials of a four-day workweek aimed at enhancing productivity, employee well-being, and overall organizational efficiency. The results are in, showing significant improvements in multiple areas, though some challenges remain.

OSHA Proposes First National Heat Safety Rule to Protect Workers
July 9, 2024
OSHA Proposes First National Heat Safety Rule to Protect Workers

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a proposed heat safety rule that aims to protect workers from extreme heat as persistent heat waves bring record-breaking temperatures across the U.S. The rule, if finalized, would establish the first-ever

Judge Denies States’ Request to Block Pregnancy Accommodation Rule
July 5, 2024
Judge Denies States’ Request to Block Pregnancy Accommodation Rule

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) pregnancy accommodation rule, enacted under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), mandates that employers with 15 or more employees provide reasonable accommodations for employees relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This

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Court Revives Manager’s Claims of Wrongful Firing Due to Diabetic Episode
July 9, 2024
Court Revives Manager’s Claims of Wrongful Firing Due to Diabetic Episode

The case involving a former Hardee’s restaurant store manager in Nebraska has drawn significant attention after the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided to revive her claims of wrongful termination. After experiencing a severe diabetic episode, resulting in her

Nonprofit to Pay Over $1M for Failing to Accommodate Deaf Workers
July 9, 2024
Nonprofit to Pay Over $1M for Failing to Accommodate Deaf Workers

Didlake, a nonprofit government contractor based in Washington D.C., has recently encountered significant legal issues due to alleged failures in accommodating its deaf and hard-of-hearing employees. The organization, which is dedicated to employing people with disabilities, has been mandated to

EEOC Plans New Pay Data Collection Rule Amid Employer Concerns
July 9, 2024
EEOC Plans New Pay Data Collection Rule Amid Employer Concerns

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is renewing its efforts to collect pay data from employers, marking a significant step in addressing wage disparities in workplaces across the country. This comes after a decade of alternating starts and stops

South Cambridgeshire’s Four-Day Workweek Boosts Productivity and Well-Being
July 9, 2024
South Cambridgeshire’s Four-Day Workweek Boosts Productivity and Well-Being

The South Cambridgeshire District Council conducted one of the UK’s largest trials of a four-day workweek aimed at enhancing productivity, employee well-being, and overall organizational efficiency. The results are in, showing significant improvements in multiple areas, though some challenges remain.

OSHA Proposes First National Heat Safety Rule to Protect Workers
July 9, 2024
OSHA Proposes First National Heat Safety Rule to Protect Workers

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a proposed heat safety rule that aims to protect workers from extreme heat as persistent heat waves bring record-breaking temperatures across the U.S. The rule, if finalized, would establish the first-ever

Judge Denies States’ Request to Block Pregnancy Accommodation Rule
July 5, 2024
Judge Denies States’ Request to Block Pregnancy Accommodation Rule

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) pregnancy accommodation rule, enacted under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), mandates that employers with 15 or more employees provide reasonable accommodations for employees relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This

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