4/1/2013
In light of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., prudent employers are evaluating the risk of violence in the workplace. Workplace violence involves any act or threat of physical violence... READ MORE
2/1/2013
After catching up on several Mad Men episodes, I felt compelled to address consensual relationships in the workplace. As we spend more time at work, consensual relationships will continue to develop there. READ MORE
8/1/2012
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published a controversial "enforcement guidance" on the consideration of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions. While this guidance isn't a law... READ MORE
4/1/2012
During the past two years, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a division of the Department of Homeland Security, has shifted its focus from individual undocumented workers to those who hire such people... READ MORE
9/1/2011
This year, legislatures in at least 11 states, from New York to Washington, are considering legislation to prohibit bullying in the workplace. This proposed legislation is in response to a surge of complaints about bullies at work... READ MORE
6/1/2011
In 2010, employees filed almost 100,000 charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission—a record number. The number of retaliation charges employees filed now outnumbers discrimination charges. READ MORE
4/1/2011
How many of your employees are women? How many are mothers— or could be someday? Chances are, it's a sizeable number. In 2009, 71.4% of women with children were in the work force according to the DOL. READ MORE