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Can we talk about requesting FMLA for mental health needs and if there are any specific requirements for approval for this type of leave request?

New Hampshire recently passed an entirely new unpaid leave law, while Maryland has again delayed implementation of its own.

Progressive discipline plans are great for correcting the behavior of employees in whom you have invested time and money and getting them back on track. But always leave yourself an “out” for those cases when retaining the worker just doesn’t make sense.

The EEOC and the Department of Justice have been stamping out diversity, equity and inclusion programs in federal contractors’ and even private employers’ employment policies. New guidance from the DOJ for federal contractors clarifies how antidiscrimination laws apply to programs or initiatives involving discriminatory practices, including DEI programs.

A recently filed EEOC lawsuit provides a timely reminder for employers regarding the religious accommodations process and why you must not ignore a now-two-year-old Supreme Court religious accommodation case involving time off for religious services.

OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week, taking place August 11–17, offers a national platform to recognize progress in workplace safety while providing fresh ideas for building healthier, more resilient organizations.

A memo encourages federal employees to display religious items, pray in groups when off the clock and encourage co-workers to join their faith.

Here’s a template you may use to explain the salient details of deductions for tips and federal overtime to employees.

Are temp workers covered under PWFA after clocking in once, even though they have not worked more than 1,250 hours?

After the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, it became clear that discriminating against a member of a majority is just like discrimination against a member of a minority group.