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A recent decision from the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals serves as a powerful reminder to employers: How you respond to harassment complaints can have long-lasting consequences, even if a jury initially rules in...

Employers spend a lot of time thinking about how to boost employee morale. The solutions range from bonuses to better benefits to recognition awards. But there’s a simpler and more effective way—namely, conducting a...

Wisconsin law limits an employer’s ability to access employees’ personal information and outlines specific restrictions and exceptions, which are also detailed in the Wisconsin Social Media Protection Act. This article...

The use of cannabis for medical purposes is legal in 39 states, four out of five permanently inhabited U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Some studies suggest medical cannabis may help treat various...

Since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has taken steps to reshape its policy priorities in interpreting and enforcing the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)...

Q We have an employee who’s asking to leave work early and use the last hour of her normal schedule to pick up her son and accompany him to therapy sessions that will take place two days per week for 12 weeks. Would this...

Q Our employees drive vehicles strictly for work purposes, but we don’t have a policy on such use. After employees received several speeding tickets, we’d like to introduce a policy that would allow management to deduct...

Recently, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (the federal appeals court covering Texas) applied a commonsense definition of “fundamental”—a key word in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Visually impaired...

On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued guidance clarifying how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives intersect with Title VII of...

Under the Biden administration, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was aggressive in implementing employee- and union-friendly decisions and interpretations of the National Labor Relation Act (NLRA). Within a week...

In light of the Trump administration’s stance on immigration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits have become a significant concern for employers across the United States, especially in Arizona. Regardless...

A deal is a deal—that’s a Texas value. This principle was reaffirmed in a recent case out of Austin that went to the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, the federal court of appeals covering Texas. Go broad or go home...