First-Time Managers Are Often Ill-Prepared for Their New Role

New managers can face a steep learning curve, making training and mentoring essential to their success. Read more »

Employers Scramble to Protect Workers Caught in Israel-Hamas Crossfire

U.S. employers and others are working to ensure the safety of employees traveling or working in Israel in the midst of the war that erupted there beginning on Oct. 7. U.S. citizens are... Read more »

GE Will Pay $61 Million to Settle 401(k) Mismanagement Lawsuit

​General Electric recently agreed to pay $61 million to settle claims that its underperforming retirement plan cost its employees millions of dollars. The settlement document was filed on Oct. 6 with a... Read more »

Chicago Passes Measure to Eliminate the Tip Credit

​The Chicago City Council voted on Oct. 6 to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped employees working within Chicago by July 1, 2028. The “One Fair Wage” ordinance will gradually phase out... Read more »

Ready to Draft an Up-to-Date AI Policy? Target Top Risks

​Most employers don’t have policies to manage how employees use AI in the workplace, according to two recent survey reports, one from McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm, and one from... Read more »

LinkedIn Lays Off Nearly 700 Employees

​LinkedIn will be laying off 668 U.S. employees across its engineering, product, talent and finance teams, it announced Oct. 16. The move is the latest in a string of tech company layoffs... Read more »

U.S. Marshals Pay $15 Million to Settle Race Discrimination Case

​The U.S. Marshals Service recently settled a longstanding class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in hiring, promotions and job assignments. On Sept. 26, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) granted preliminary approval... Read more »

CEOs Predict End of Remote Work

​The pandemic ushered in a new era of work. Many workplaces went fully remote, with some employers giving up their office space altogether. In the post-pandemic era, a number of workplaces are... Read more »

Employers Beware: Discrimination Lawsuits Continue to Rise

​New federal data shows the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is cracking down on unlawful workplace practices. The EEOC filed 143 discrimination or harassment lawsuits in fiscal year 2023, which began... Read more »

Food for Thought: Planning Inclusive Menus for Holiday Staff Gatherings

​‘Tis the season for holiday parties in the workplace. Planning what food to serve at employee gatherings can be equal parts fun and stressful. About 1 in 10 Americans have food allergies, according... Read more »