Data from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration indicates that acts of violence in the workplace are the third leading cause of fatal occupational injuries among employees throughout the country. Unfortunately, occurrences are only increasing, jumping from 761 fatal ... Read More

The Fair Labor Standards Act, a cornerstone of employee protection, was enacted in October 1938. Its primary aim was to safeguard employees from unfair pay practices, a mission it continues to uphold more than 85 years later.  As the law ... Read More

The business landscape is always changing, and that includes the laws that govern every aspect of your organization. At the start of 2024, many states, localities, and the federal government made changes to their regulations, affecting everything from sick days ... Read More

Sustainability has become a buzzword in corporate circles. It can be defined as a set of practices that support the environmental, social, and economic needs of this generation without negatively impacting the next. While some see sustainability as a mere ... Read More

If you’re an HR professional who senses that employee engagement is down across your organization, you’re not alone. Surveys show that just 33% of U.S. employees are engaged in their daily work. Unfortunately, this disengagement has cost organizations a collective ... Read More

Nearly 3 million workplace injuries occurred in 2022 alone, highlighting a growing need to address safety concerns. But workplace safety isn’t just about addressing individual areas of risk. It’s about creating a culture of safety and well-being where employees are ... Read More

Business leaders regularly rely on data to maximize the effectiveness of their organizations. To that end, HR analytics can enhance the way your company strategically leverages its human capital, ensuring that your employees stay engaged and thriving. And for HR ... Read More

The role of HR in today’s businesses has significantly evolved in the last few years. A Gartner survey found that 83% of leaders in HR feel they are required to do more now than three years ago. Fortunately, because many ... Read More

Deciding how to compensate employees is one of the most consequential things a company does. How wages are paid factors into productivity and performance, but it can also lead to labor law violations if an employer violates the Equal Pay ... Read More

Feeling welcome at work is critical for all employees to be engaged, productive, and capable of doing their jobs well. However, this can sometimes be a challenge for people with disabilities who need accommodations to carry out their daily work ... Read More

In order to succeed in business and avoid any legislative violations, employers must understand the legal nuances of dealing with unions, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and complying with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). They also need to brush up ... Read More

Developing whistleblower policies and handling retaliation claims require a nuanced and carefully measured approach. If your policies are too lax or vague, you could expose your organization to undue risk and liability. Conversely, being overly specific with your policies may ... Read More