The Crown Act: Why States and Municipalities Are Protecting Natural Hair
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
Tax Credits, Leaves, and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
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 Legalizes Recreational Cannabis
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 Flu, the Common Cold, and COVID-19: Employers Brace for a New Round of Workplace Absences
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