Category

Employment Law

Popular Stories

All Employment Law News
Navigating the Maze: HR’s Guide to State and Local Law Compliance
May 23, 2024
Navigating the Maze: HR’s Guide to State and Local Law Compliance

Human Resources professionals across the United States face a daunting task: staying current with the patchwork of state and local employment laws that govern the workplace. The challenge is akin to navigating a complex maze without a clear path—one laced

Survey Reveals 2 in 5 LGBTQ+ Workers Face Workplace Discrimination
May 22, 2024
Survey Reveals 2 in 5 LGBTQ+ Workers Face Workplace Discrimination

A significant survey commissioned by the recruitment firm Randstad has made visible the lingering prejudices faced by the LGBTQ+ community within the workplace. Surveying over 2,000 LGBTQ+ employees, the findings bring to light the stark reality that two in five

US Postal Service Fined $141K for Retaliating Against Employee
May 22, 2024
US Postal Service Fined $141K for Retaliating Against Employee

The United States Postal Service (USPS) was recently mandated by an Oregon federal district court to compensate a probationary employee, Cassandra Hankins, with over $141,000 in damages. This decision concluded a significant legal battle emphasizing the rights of employees concerning

California District Settles with Teacher over LGBTQ+ Policy Dispute
May 22, 2024
California District Settles with Teacher over LGBTQ+ Policy Dispute

The Jurupa Unified School District in California found itself embroiled in a legal conflict when Jessica Tapia, a former physical education teacher, openly defied the district’s LGBTQ+ policies. Tapia’s Christian convictions stood in stark contrast to the mandate that required

Empowering Women’s Rise in the Field Service Industry
May 21, 2024
Empowering Women’s Rise in the Field Service Industry

The field service industry has remained predominantly male-dominated, with significant gender disparities in sectors like HVAC, where women represent a mere fraction of the workforce. While stereotypes about physical strength and technical skills persist, and concerns about work-life balance and

Colorado Enacts Law to Curb AI Bias in Hiring Practices
May 21, 2024
Colorado Enacts Law to Curb AI Bias in Hiring Practices

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly employed in hiring practices, the state of Colorado has taken decisive action to legislate against the potential biases such technology may propagate. Signed by Governor Jared Polis, Senate Bill 24-205 represents

No more posts to show
Navigating the Maze: HR’s Guide to State and Local Law Compliance
May 23, 2024
Navigating the Maze: HR’s Guide to State and Local Law Compliance

Human Resources professionals across the United States face a daunting task: staying current with the patchwork of state and local employment laws that govern the workplace. The challenge is akin to navigating a complex maze without a clear path—one laced

Survey Reveals 2 in 5 LGBTQ+ Workers Face Workplace Discrimination
May 22, 2024
Survey Reveals 2 in 5 LGBTQ+ Workers Face Workplace Discrimination

A significant survey commissioned by the recruitment firm Randstad has made visible the lingering prejudices faced by the LGBTQ+ community within the workplace. Surveying over 2,000 LGBTQ+ employees, the findings bring to light the stark reality that two in five

US Postal Service Fined $141K for Retaliating Against Employee
May 22, 2024
US Postal Service Fined $141K for Retaliating Against Employee

The United States Postal Service (USPS) was recently mandated by an Oregon federal district court to compensate a probationary employee, Cassandra Hankins, with over $141,000 in damages. This decision concluded a significant legal battle emphasizing the rights of employees concerning

California District Settles with Teacher over LGBTQ+ Policy Dispute
May 22, 2024
California District Settles with Teacher over LGBTQ+ Policy Dispute

The Jurupa Unified School District in California found itself embroiled in a legal conflict when Jessica Tapia, a former physical education teacher, openly defied the district’s LGBTQ+ policies. Tapia’s Christian convictions stood in stark contrast to the mandate that required

Empowering Women’s Rise in the Field Service Industry
May 21, 2024
Empowering Women’s Rise in the Field Service Industry

The field service industry has remained predominantly male-dominated, with significant gender disparities in sectors like HVAC, where women represent a mere fraction of the workforce. While stereotypes about physical strength and technical skills persist, and concerns about work-life balance and

Colorado Enacts Law to Curb AI Bias in Hiring Practices
May 21, 2024
Colorado Enacts Law to Curb AI Bias in Hiring Practices

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly employed in hiring practices, the state of Colorado has taken decisive action to legislate against the potential biases such technology may propagate. Signed by Governor Jared Polis, Senate Bill 24-205 represents

Popular Stories

Uncover what’s next for even more to explore

Uncover What’s Next

Employment Law

You might also like

Explore more in our additional categories
New Categories to Explore