Viewpoint: The Importance of Creating a Culture of Kindness and Respect

?Is your organization a place of kindness and respect? Are you, as an individual, a person of kindness and respect? Over the past few years, I’ve been lucky enough to be part... Read more »

Federal Court Denies Class Certification In Gender Discrimination Litigation

?In Cole v. Montana University System, the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana recently denied certification of a Title IX class action alleging discrimination and harassment on the basis of... Read more »

Five Years of #MeToo Sexual Harassment Still Common in Workplaces

?In October 2017, actress Alyssa Milano tweeted, “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet.” The post went viral. Women around the world began... Read more »

Supreme Court Will Clarify Scope of Attorney-Client Privilege

?The attorney-client privilege affects which communications between HR and attorneys as well as executives and counsel are confidential; some communications are, but others are not. The U.S. Supreme Court will clarify when... Read more »

Rose Ann Garza: How HR Helps Restaurant Staff Care for Each Other

The following transcript is provided unedited. Rose Ann Garza: We’ve always said that we don’t live on planet fair. And so as much as you would like to say that the customer’s... Read more »

Trends in Accommodating Employees with Disabilities

?Much has changed in the world of work since the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990. Among those changes are the widespread ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,... Read more »

Employees Around the Globe Feel Lonely, Crave a Sense of Belonging

?Workers are more connected with their workplace and colleagues than ever, yet a large majority of employees across the globe have felt lonely at work, according to consulting firm EY’s second annual... Read more »

Avoid These Common Misconceptions About Weingarten Rights

?A unionized employee can request that a union representative be present during certain investigatory interviews, but this prerogative is frequently misunderstood. Employers and employees should know more about this entitlement, commonly referred... Read more »

Remote Workers Value Flexibility but May Feel Isolated

Among Generation X workers, who are now approaching middle age, the ability to work remotely ranks higher than compensation and benefits in terms of what makes them happy about their jobs. Among... Read more »

Transit Agency’s Ban of ‘Black Lives Matter’ Masks Likely Unconstitutional

?Takeaway: A municipal transit agency’s ban of “Black Lives Matter” masks likely violated the free speech rights guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. ?The trial court properly issued a... Read more »