HR Compliance
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a recent addition to compliance mandates for American businesses. The law officially went into effect in June 2023 and the law’s final regulation update went into effect in June 2024. While it has...
The backlash against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives is a constant obstacle in today’s workforce. In a perfect world, every employee would engage with DEI programs to secure their effectiveness, but the reality is much more complicated. While...
With advancements in healthcare allowing older employees to put off retirement while Generation Z ages into the workforce, HR leaders are now seeing their workplace attempt to integrate five generations of employees: traditionalists, baby boomers, Generation X, millennials, and...
The evolution of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the workplace continues as more businesses realize the benefits that come along with them. With diverse companies being 70% more likely to attract new markets, it’s clear why DEI...
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not new to the business world, but it has been steadily growing in popularity in recent years. Where only 20% of S&P 500 companies published sustainability reports in 2011, that number jumped to 90% in...
Workplace retaliation remains a significant concern in today's professional landscape, often hindering employees from exercising their rights without fear of retribution. Recently, Chipotle Mexican Grill agreed to a $2.9 million settlement to resolve allegations of workplace retaliation involving shift...
The workplace has changed drastically over the last few years and now employee handbooks must account for the growing use of AI in daily operations, expanding pay transparency laws, evolving remote and hybrid work structures, and more. If your organization hasn’t updated the employee handbook in a...
In today's modern workforce, HR professionals must stay ahead of significant compliance changes in compliance to protect their organizations and ensure fair treatment for their workforce. Three pivotal developments—updates to overtime eligibility, the FTC's ban on non-compete agreements, and...
In recent years, the concept of a four-day work week has gained traction as a means to enhance work-life balance and employee well-being. As companies recognize the benefits, an increasing number are transitioning to this alternative work arrangement. With...
Once again, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is being put in the hot seat. In a recent interview with Reuters, The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Andrea Lucas indicated that corporate DEI programs will face increased federal scrutiny this year.
Lucas told reporters that federal inquiries into corporate DEI initiatives are already underway...
