By Allen Smith, J.D. | December 20, 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court and federal agencies altered employment law in 2023 with decisions that changed the way employers and employees interact. The U.S. Supreme Court, in particular, dismantled affirmative action in college admissions, despite the support of many companies for affirmative action, and fortified the standard … Continue reading Supreme Court, NLRB Decisions Changed Employment Law in 2023
New Year’s resolutions get a modern twist in 2024. By Bruce Horovitz | December 11, 2023 Many of us follow the tradition of making personal resolutions for the new year. But should you also make resolutions for the workplace? A lot of us spend more time in the office than we do at home, so … Continue reading Workplace Resolutions for the New Year
How should we deal with an employee who takes excessive sick leave? By Katie Brennan, SHRM-CP | December 1, 2023 Employers are often hesitant to take corrective action when an employee is frequently absent from work due to illness. But even with a doctor’s note, not all health-related absences are protected under the law. When … Continue reading Ask an Expert: Excessive Leave