Tag: HR consulting
How to Approach Federal and State Conflicts on Workplace Vaccine Mandates
October 25, 2021
When the White House announced COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees and contractors—and a pending vaccine-or-testing rule for certain private...
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Why a Layoff Is Not an Alternative to Terminations for Cause
October 12, 2021
One of the biggest mistaken assumptions in the workplace is that companies can simply lay off their weakest performers rather...
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Some States Are Pushing Back on Workplace Vaccination Mandates
October 12, 2021
Leaders in some states are considering measures that would require employers to accept negative COVID-19 tests or proof of natural...
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Supreme Court Preview: Employment Attorneys Are Watching These Issues
October 4, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court's new term begins today, Oct. 4. Although only a few employment-related cases have been accepted so...
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DOL Issues Final Rule on Tip Sharing and Employer Penalties
October 4, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) may fine employers in more circumstances when they violate federal tip-sharing regulations under a...
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Is ‘Natural Immunity’ a Valid Exception to Vaccine Mandates?
September 28, 2021
Federal law allows employers to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for employees who've been infected with COVID-19 and those who haven't, and...
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Preparing for a Skip-Level Meeting
September 23, 2021
When senior management wants to meet with your team without you...this can initially seem unnerving. But usually the point of...
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OSHA Plans to Issue Standard to Prevent Heat Illness
September 23, 2021
Following a summer with record heat waves in the western United States, the Biden administration announced that the Occupational Safety...
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Everything you need to know about vaccine mandates, from an employment lawyer
August 30, 2021
Small businesses should evaluate what works best for their needs and employees, regardless of policies from big companies. As the...
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Returning to the Office vs Remote Work: Challenges Employers are facing
August 14, 2021
When the pandemic first hit and we saw multiple employers across numerous industries switch to remote work capability this was...
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