As we enter the new year with the continued risks of COVID-19, but the trauma, pain, and disruptions of these past two years will still be with us, affecting our lives and our work. For the foreseeable future, people will seek … Read More
It’s still too early to tell how great the “Great Resignation” will be—or if it even lives up to that description. True, lots of employees are considering changing jobs, but there’s a world of difference between thinking about quitting and … Read More
The exit interview is a conversation with a departing employee about their time at the company and the reason for their departure. It’s completely optional, but some employers conduct them to learn about workplace issues that may be costing them … Read More
With the recent addition of Connecticut, eight states and a number of municipalities have passed laws prohibiting race-based hair discrimination, also known as natural hair discrimination. CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) acts are laws intended … Read More
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which is the latest bill to address the ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19, has been signed into law. Most aspects of the law do not directly affect the HR function, but those that do—optional … Read More
New Jersey has passed several laws legalizing recreational cannabis (a.k.a. marijuana). The laws include strong employment protections for off-duty use, making New Jersey the most employee-friendly state for cannabis use. Most of the employment provisions don’t kick in for at … Read More
The final quarter of 2020 is shaping up to be unlike any other. With schools across the nation unable to open during the pandemic, many parents are helping their children navigate digital platforms and classrooms, and are also fearful about … Read More
We’re well into the Coronavirus pandemic, and it seems like the hits keep coming – especially for employers. In March – when many companies were forced to close their doors to help ‘flatten the curve’ of the virus – Congress … Read More
Never has there been so much uncertainty in the workplace. Employers and their teams grapple daily with operating in a post-COVID environment. From managing Work-From-Home teams, to remaining abreast of constantly evolving public health requirements, employers must ensure their teams … Read More
As COVID-19 cases continue to ebb and flow across the globe, employers play a particularly important role in containing the spread: contact tracing. Once the employer has been notified that one or more employees have tested positive for the virus … Read More