Many thousands of employers implement post-accident drug and alcohol testing policies to promote workplace safety, as part of accident investigation … Read more
There’s a New EEOC Resource To Help You With Your ADA Issues
This week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced here that it had released a new resource document entitled Employer-Provided Leave … Read more
Here’s What You Need To Do To Get Ready For the New FLSA Rules
The US Department of Labor’s new Fair Labor Standards Act regulations, which are expected to double the minimum salary for overtime-exempt employees, are … Read more
When All’s Not Quiet On the Office Front, Everyone Suffers
Noise in the workplace annoys us – a lot. Surveys show that we care more about interior acoustics than we do about how clean our workplaces are, what we … Read more
EEOC Says Transgender Employees Can Choose Their Bathroom
Around this time last year, I blogged here about OSHA’s Guide to Restroom Access for Transgender Workers. According to OSHA, “all employees should be … Read more
Is The Uber Deal A Step Toward A Third Worker Classification?
The ride-sharing company Uber recently announced a preliminary $100 million agreement to settle claims alleging that it improperly classifies its workforce … Read more
A Sobering Video Reminder That Sexual Harassment is Still a Workforce Issue
By Eric B. Meyer Most of you have probably seen or heard about Mean Tweets from Jimmy Kimmel Live! That’s the segment where celebrities stand in front of … Read more
The Office Dress Code Debate: How Would You Deal With Katy Perry?
Editor’s Note: As I wind down my stint as Editor of TLNT — this is my last week — I wanted to share some of my favorite posts from over the years. Here’s … Read more
A Growing Challenge: Getting Employers Ready for Legal Marijuana
I just read an interesting report from Assurex Global, titled Workplace Impacts of Marijuana Legalization, that opened up my eyes to a growing employer … Read more
Forget the Feds – States and Cities Are Driving Changes in Employment Issues
By Gregory Hanscom While many are mesmerized by the presidential primaries and remain frustrated by gridlock in Congress, states and municipalities are … Read more