Month: December 2023

Supreme Court, NLRB Decisions Changed Employment Law in 2023

  • December 21, 2023

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

Ask an Expert: Excessive Leave

  • December 4, 2023

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