Tag: Employment law

Ask the Expert: How Should Employers Handle Unexcused Absences?

Question: How can we discipline a new employee who takes unplanned, unexcused days off for sickness, family emergencies, etc.? We don’t currently have a policy on how many unexcused days off are allowed. Answer: Wisconsin employers have an interest in ensuring employees don’t engage in misconduct, including unplanned, unexcused time off from work. Accordingly, the […]

Employee Loses ADA Lawsuit for Failing to Engage Over Alternative Accommodations

A federal appeals court in Tennessee recently upheld an order dismissing a former teacher’s disability bias lawsuit, finding his failure to engage in discussions with his employer over alternative accommodations doomed his claim. The teacher alleged the school board had unlawfully refused to let him continue working from home after the district returned to in-person […]

Make Your Feedback Concrete

We all either give or receive feedback on work performance. While we say it’s important, we don’t always treat it as important. It often devolves into barroom generalities, personality-based observations, or negative stereotypes. My eyes were opened by a very actionable article published on November 1, 2024, in the Harvard Business Review titled “High Performers […]

Decades After Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay, Disparities Still Exist

Lilly Ledbetter, an unintentional icon in the fight for equal pay, passed away on October 12, 2024, at the age of 86. Ledbetter filed a lawsuit in 1999 that sparked an equal pay movement throughout the United States. More than 25 years later, pay disparities still exist in every state. Over the years, Massachusetts has […]

Webinar Watch: HRDA Compliance Week

During HR Daily Advisor’s FREE upcoming webinar, learn about compliance in the recruiting space. On Monday, February 3, industry experts will discuss best practices to ensure compliance, up and coming challenges in hiring, recent laws and regulations, and more! Can’t make it to the live event? No worries! All registrants also receive a link to an […]

Walking the Line: Guidance on Political Speech and Attire in the Workplace

With the presidential inauguration just behind us, it’s no surprise that political tensions are high in the workplace. With a record number of employees donning “Make America Great Again (MAGA)” hats and “Yes She Can” T-shirts at work, employers want to know whether they can—or should—implement policies to keep politics out of the workplace. While […]

Ask the Expert: How Should Employers Prepare for Worksite Enforcement Investigations?

Question: We’re worried there may be an increase in worksite enforcement investigations. What can we do to prepare? Answer: There was a surge in worksite enforcement investigations in fiscal year 2018 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and they’re expected to surge again. ICE uses the I-9 inspection program to […]

Take Steps to Mitigate AI Risks in HR

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), nearly 8% of employers use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to make employment decisions. The prevalence of AI technology in the employment arena shouldn’t surprise HR professionals with long to-do lists. AI can assist with résumé reviews, training, and employee evaluations. While AI can be a powerful tool, it can […]

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way to Offer Additional Employee Perks

In today’s increasingly competitive job market, employers are continuously seeking ways to enhance employee benefits and attract top talent. While health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off are essential components of any benefits package, some companies are now offering a less conventional yet highly valuable perk: estate planning services. This benefit not only promotes […]

Beware of Union-Organizing Pitfalls

On October 14, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that the number of union organizing petitions filed from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, increased nearly 30% from the same period the year before and more than doubled from the same period in 2021. Why Have Union Certification Petitions Increased? A significant […]