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A federal judge in Alaska has resigned following allegations that he sexually harassed members of his staff-- a good reminder to look at the EEOC's guidance on harassment

The NLRB as currently constituted is considered the most pro-labor, pro-union board in decades. Shifting even one seat from Democrat to Republican could mean a quick reversal and give employers a greater say in managing their workplaces.

Hiring new employees at higher pay rates than incumbents is a common issue faced by HR professionals. It is exacerbated when labor markets are tight, as they are today.

July 4 marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, outlawing workplace discrimination.

Older workers make up an increasingly large share of the workforce, and for employers, this means more lawsuits are likely.

The EEOC has published Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry. It can be a model that works in other high-risk environments.

A recent accommodation case offers two key takeaways from this case for employers to consider.

The ADA doesn’t require applicants to reveal disabilities during the interview and hiring phase.

AI skeptics and a growing cadre of plaintiffs’ attorneys argue that instead of preventing hiring bias, relying on an AI algorithm may actually bake discrimination into the selection process.

Every year the EEOC reports on the number and types of complaints they received, and one category consistently tops them all: retaliation.