We checked in on where paid leave, workforce development, and worker organizing legislation stands in Washington, DC.
Why SHRM would like to see these 3 employment laws updated
The organization believes “there’s lots of legislation related to the world of work that’s outdated,” says SHRM’s Emily Dickens.
AI in the Workplace: Crafting Policies for Employees’ Use of Generative AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in workplaces, providing new opportunities and new challenges for employers and employees. While AI has the potential to improve efficiency and productivity, its use also raises important questions around issues like privacy, discrimination, and job displacement. Employers that choose to implement AI should consider including a provision in […]
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The legal challenges stymying Biden’s employment agenda in 2024
The Chamber of Commerce has challenged a number of Biden administration rules in court, including the FTC’s noncompete ban.
Companies’ Online Recruiting Should Comply with Other State Laws
During the pandemic, both employers and employees discovered that remote work could benefit them. Allowing remote work has expanded employers’ pool of applicants nationwide. Despite the advantages of a bigger pool of candidates and cost savings, we’re beginning to see cases stemming from employers’ inadvertent violations of other states’ laws when making work available to […]
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Compliance Check: Do Employees Have a Legal Right to Pray at Work?
Yes, employees have a right to pray at work, but there’s more to it than that.
Read on to find out what you need to know about your employees’ rights regarding religious expression in the workplace.
Can You Fire an Employee for Protesting?
49 out of 50 states in the U.S., all but Montana, follow at-will employment, so if you’re employed in the U.S. you’re probably an at-will employee. At-will employment means that the relationship between the employer and employee is entirely voluntary and can be terminated at any time. Because there is no employment contract, employees can be fired for pretty much any reason not considered wrongful termination, and they can also leave an employer for any reason.