In the United States, people are increasingly taking on caregiving roles, especially for elderly parents. This impacts a lot of parts of the economy and society, and employers are finding it’s a situation that’s impacting them. When an employee is dealing with an aging parent, it can take them away from work. They might have … Read more
The Ninth Circuit has expanded application of the integrated enterprise doctrine to ADA cases.
On April 25, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a six-month extension until October 31, 2022, of the policy allowing remote or virtual verification of the documentation required for a Form I-9 when a workforce is working remotely. It is unlikely that this extension will be … Read more
Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or employee, you’ve undoubtedly heard the term “work-life balance” over the last few years. It’s become something of a buzzword but an incredibly important one. Now more than ever, employees are feeling empowered. More people are recognizing the importance of their mental well-being as well as their value and … Read more
Human resources (HR) are the workforce or personnel within an industry. The people that do the work in an organization are managed by the HR department. The HR department handles the administration and development of its employees. The human resources department takes care of recruiting new staff. They train existing employees and ensure that all … Read more
In March 2020 the world entered a pandemic, making employees all over the world leave the traditional office space to work safely at home. Fast forward to the present day, and remote work still shows no signs of stopping. Many companies have even gone as far as making the shift to working from home permanently. … Read more
OSHA plans to step up enforcement of heat-related workplace safety.
While we all love going on vacation, coming home is not so easy. After having the chance to relax and enjoy a bit of fun, it can be tough to settle back into your regular routine and your day job. However, it is common for employers to forget this fact and expect their employees to … Read more
The use of biometric data in the workplace is increasing, and so is the regulation thereof.
On March 14, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance reminding employers that during the COVID-19 crisis, many employees have taken on the role of caregivers to family members. The guidance states that discrimination against a caregiver may be unlawful under the laws enforced by the EEOC. Discrimination against Caregivers Illegal discrimination against caregivers … Read more