Many employers require employees and applicants to take personality testing (think Myers-Briggs). Others are seriously considering adding this as a component of their hiring and employee engagement efforts. Companies want to get a sense of an individual’s opinions, attitudes, feelings, motivations, preferences, interests, emotional makeup, and style of interacting with
Employment Laws
NLRB Rolls Back Obama-Era Workplace Handbook and Rule Restrictions
By Evan Gibbs on
For the past several years, folks in the HR space have had to pay special attention to the language in their handbooks and employment policies out of fear of violating rules established by a series of decisions from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Those decisions established a tough standard…
The Government’s Crackdown on Businesses – the Story Continues
By Yane McKenzie on
Posted in Employment Laws, Immigration
Last year, we heard the federal government announce that it would increase the number of raids and site inspections to ensure businesses were going through the proper procedures to hire employment-authorized workers. Well, we are beginning to see the government live up to its word.
On January 10, Immigration Customs…
5 Employment Law Predictions for 2018 – Part II
By Evan Gibbs on
Posted in Employment Laws, Human Resources and Workplaces
Part I of this post offered predictions related to DOL Opinion Letters and a likely rule increasing the minimum exempt salary level under the FLSA. This Part II offers three more predictions involving legal issues quite different from wage and hour concerns.
Prediction 3: Continuing and Increasing Focus on Harassment…
5 Employment Law Predictions for 2018 – Part I
By Evan Gibbs on
With the holidays now over and everyone settling back into our regular work routines, some predictions on labor and employment law developments for 2018 might be helpful. Overall, federal agencies are expected to continue last year’s trend of taking more employer-friendly positions under the current Administration. In addition to that…
New Year, New Laws: Update Your Policies and Procedures
The beginning of the new year often brings fresh resolve, brightened attitudes, and a renewed sense of hope for the coming year. Savvy employers harness those emotions in their workforce and engage their employees to reach new goals and achievements. But behind the scenes, employers also need to be aware…
Does Your Workplace Need A “Hands Off Pants On” Rule?
By Evan Pontz on
Posted in Discrimination and Harassment, Employment Laws
Late last year, to protect hospitality workers from sexual harassment and assault, the Chicago City Council passed what is known as the “Hands Off Pants On” ordinance. This legislation requires all Chicago hotels to:
- provide a “panic button” for employees working alone;
- adopt an effective anti-sexual harassment policy; and
- face
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Potential Discrimination Through Social Media Ads
In today’s internet-driven world, employers have never had more options from which to recruit new hires. Sites like Zip Recruiter, Monster.com, and Career Builder specialize in talent acquisition, serving as stand-alone classified pages of sorts. Employers also can utilize ever-present social media channels, like Facebook and LinkedIn, to find the…
California’s Statewide “Ban-The-Box” Law To Go Into Effect January 2018
California companies with five or more employees are subject to new legislation that prohibits criminal background screenings prior to a conditional offer of employment. This legislation also prohibits requesting information about criminal history on an application or at a preliminary point in the hiring process. Affected employers should carefully review…
Two Bulls in a China Shop: The EEOC and the DOJ
By Evan Gibbs on
Posted in Discrimination and Harassment, Employment Laws
United States executive agencies are practically always on the same page when presenting to the public. So, it is incredibly unusual to see two such agencies taking positions directly contrary to one another in pending litigation. This, however, is exactly the current situation between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ),…