Supreme Court Won’t Hear Reverse Discrimination Case

?The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear a reverse discrimination and retaliation case brought by two white police officers who opposed a diversity initiative. The two former Michigan State Police officers... Read more »

A Method for Staying Out of Court

?Former employment attorney and author Jathan Janove writes for SHRM Online on how to inject greater humanity into HR compliance. Jathan welcomes your questions and suggestions for future columns. Contact him at the e-mail... Read more »

From Work/Life Balance to Work/Life Integration

?The rise of remote and hybrid work arrangements has largely erased the boundary between work and home and re-energized the debate over work/life balance. Multiple surveys have found that as employers require... Read more »

Ask HR: What Should I Do if An Employee Shows Signs of Mental Distress?

SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is answering HR questions as part of a series for USA Today. Do you have an HR or work-related question you’d like... Read more »

Supreme Court to Hear Whistleblower Retaliation Case

?The U.S. Supreme Court recently agreed to hear a case that could expand workers’ retaliation protections under the federal Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The case will examine whether a whistleblower must prove... Read more »

Outbursts Did Not Establish Sexual Harassment

?Takeaway: The appeals court noted that the defendant had taken steps to protect the plaintiff from continuing harm. By creating the safety plan, the defendant had sought to address her claims of... Read more »

Sexual Orientation Discrimination Claim Fails

?Takeaway: An employee’s claim that he was terminated because he came out as gay could not succeed when there was uncontroverted evidence that the employee was fired after the company discovered that... Read more »

NLRB Changes Standard for Employers Disciplining Misconduct

?It will be harder for employers to discipline or fire workers who display offensive conduct while engaged in activity protected under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), based on a May 1... Read more »

Black Mothers at Work: How Discrimination, Low Pay Erode Their Health

?Black women have historically faced hurdles in the workplace that impact their health. The federal government has taken notice. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) hosted a webinar in April on... Read more »

New York State Revises Sexual Harassment Prevention Guidance

? New York state recently updated its sexual harassment prevention model policy and training requirements, which employers will need to incorporate into their handbooks and communication with employees. The new guidance: Notes... Read more »