Workplace law has changed dramatically over the past two years of the pandemic. Unfortunately, 2022 (or is it “2020 too”?) is shaping up to be another year full of new rules and regulations within this volatile area of law. Of
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2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Portal Closes on November 15, 2021
The EEOC announced that companies that are required to complete EEO-1 reports must do so no later than November 15, 2021 (see this prior article to determine whether your company must file the report). The deadline to file was
Texas 2021 Labor and Employment Legislative Update
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The Texas legislature finished up a jam-packed legislative session over the summer that will have a profound impact on employment law in Texas. The Governor has also announced a special session on August 5
Employment Law Problems Episode 5: 2021 Labor and Employment Decisions at the Supreme Court
In this episode, I discuss the Supreme Court’s labor and employment law cases for the 2020-2021 term. Among the cases discussed are Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid, which concerned access for unions to agricultural employers in California. The Court found
Supreme Court 2020-2021 Labor and Employment Term Roundup
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While there were some important decisions in the 2020-2021 term, this term was not as groundbreaking as last term when the Supreme Court issued the Bostock decision that prohibited employers from discriminating against employees
OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
In this episode, I discuss OSHA’s emergency temporary standard for businesses that engage in healthcare and healthcare support services. Specifically, I address which business must follow this standard, what are the requirements, and how businesses can follow the requirements that
How Does Union Organizing Begin?
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As I have been explaining on my blog and podcast, the Biden administration may cause a turning point in the decline of unions as it does everything it can to support unions.
Amazon and Union Organizing
In the most recent episode of my podcast (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WmK1YxI8O9SOxeEnpqWNF?si=ibYbQMwHS4-sSjh0K60D9A) I discuss Amazon’s recent union organizing drive and what companies can do in a union organizing campaign.
Why do companies and HR professionals need to educate themselves on union
Bystander Training: The Best Defense Against Sexual Harassment
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Many companies train employees on sexual harassment, but studies have shown that much of this training is ineffective and does not empower companies and employees to prevent harassment.
Employee Handbook Checklist
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There is no company too small to have an employee handbook. It provides the rules at any place of business, the expectations for various employees, and the rights that employees have at the company