Breast Cancer Survivor Advances Some ADA, FMLA Claims

​Takeaway: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) discrimination and retaliation claims following an employee’s termination are often complex and highly dependent on the specific facts of... Read more »

Forklift Accident Was Not a General-Duty Safety Violation, Despite Death

​Takeaway: This decision calls into question prior federal case law holding that a specific safety standard of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not necessarily pre-empt the clause of the... Read more »

DOJ to Propose New ADA Web Accessibility Rule

​The Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to propose new standards to ensure that websites and mobile applications run by state and local governments are accessible to people with disabilities. The proposed... Read more »

Amazon Latest Employer to Bulk Up Benefits to Address Employee Challenges

​Amazon has rolled out a slew of new benefits for its employees, including an emergency savings fund, a mental health app and financial counseling, as wellness challenges mount for workers. The new... Read more »

OSHA Proposes New Regs for Safety Gear in Construction Industry

​The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released a proposal to clarify that personal protective equipment (PPE) must fit construction workers properly. OSHA announced the notice of proposed rulemaking for... Read more »

America Is Getting Older. How Will an Aging Population Impact Employers?

​Federal data shows that the median age in the U.S. is rising and population growth is slowing—both of which could have business implications. The national median age jumped by 0.2 years to... Read more »

Remote Verification of I-9s Becoming Available for Qualified E-Verify Users

​Remote verification of identification and work authorization documents associated with Form I-9 will be an alternative option for qualified E-Verify users in good standing starting Aug. 1. That date is also when... Read more »

Regs Issued for New Jersey Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights

​The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development recently issued its proposed regulations for New Jersey’s Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights (TWBR). The proposed regulations provide some clarity on several provisions.... Read more »

Pay Grew Again, But Slower, in Second Quarter

​Compensation for U.S. workers picked up again in the second quarter of the year, but at a slightly slower pace, evidence that employers are continuing to remain competitive with pay but that inflation... Read more »

Ask HR: As a Remote Employee, Which State’s Laws Do I Fall Under During a Layoff?

​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 »