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Many employers have streamlined the hiring process by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) or some form of automation. Without applying best practices, an employer’s reliance on AI can lead to discriminatory practices. There is convincing evidence that resume...
In January 2020, a Black employee at an ExxonMobil chemical plant in Louisiana reported finding a hangman’s noose at his workstation. It was, at the time, the fourth time a noose had been found at the plant. A fifth noose was found that December. According to the...
Are High-Paid Executives Eligible for Overtime? Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a majority of U.S. employees are entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay of at least 1-1/2 times their regular rate of pay if they work more than 40 hours in a week....
If you are considering hiring a summer intern, it would be wise to start planning now. Internships can be an invaluable resource for inexperienced workers. They can also provide businesses with a steady stream of future employees who are already familiar with your...
On June 27th, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) will go into effect. The goal of this Act is to ensure that pregnant workers receive reasonable accommodations for their known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. If...
A current case before the U.S. Supreme Court, 303 Creative v. Elenis, could have far-reaching consequences for anti-discrimination laws affecting businesses that serve the public. This case arose in Colorado, a state with anti-discrimination laws that prohibit...
Has your employer ever: Shorted you on a paycheck Bounced a paycheck Kept you on call but never paid you for your on-call time Paid you less than minimum wage Changed your timecard so it appeared you worked fewer hours than you actually did Told you you’re not...
This year's International Women's Day theme is "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality," which focuses on closing gender gaps in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education and employment. This topic is near and dear to our mission...
While the purpose of a workplace is to complete goals and tasks for the betterment of a business, friendships and relationships in this environment are inevitable. A recent study by Gettysburg College shows that the average person spends 90,000 hours of their life at...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently proposed a new rule that would prohibit employers from requiring their employees to sign noncompete agreements. This would have a national impact and would supersede any contrary state laws. The proposed rule would only...