Illinois Sick Leave Law
Eligible Employees All employees interested in taking any leave must meet the specifications outlined by … Read more
Idaho Sick Leave Law
Eligible Employees Employees must meet specific criteria to receive eligibility for benefits and leave. A … Read more
Hawaii Sick Leave Law
Eligible Employees Hawaii does not have state-level regulations about how much or what type of … Read more
The Effects of Substance Abuse on the Employee’s Job Performance
The Effects of Substance Abuse on the Employee’s Job Performance According to the Substance Abuse … Read more
Recent Cases Highlights Religious Discrimination in the Workplace
Employers must make a reasonable accommodation to religious practices.
DHS Proposes Optional Alternative to the Physical Examination Associated with Form I-9
On June 7, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) quietly sent a proposed rule … Read more
DOJ Settles with 16 Employers for Posting Job Advertisements that Discriminated Against Non-U.S. Citizens
The Department of Justice, through the Civil Rights Division’s Immigrant and Employee Rights Section, has … Read more
Recent 2022 Minimum Wage Rates Increases
In 2022, many states increased their minimum wages on January 1. However, four states waited … Read more
Fifth Circuit Rules That COVID-19 Is Not a Natural Disaster under the WARN Act
The Fifth Circuit has excluded COVID-19 from the list of natural disasters under the WARN Act.
Sociology and Other Sciences Changing the Life of Young People and Students
We live in a time of exponential change where the traditional college experience is changing. … Read more