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As employers learn about the paid-leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and corresponding tax credits, misconceptions have arisen related to such details as when to claim the credits and which employers are eligible to claim them.

Uncertainty has become the norm in 2020 as employers and employees respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and evolving needs in a time when safety is paramount.

Yesterday, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) released the draft text for the much-anticipated COVID-19 emergency regulation on which the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) will vote on November 19, 2020. Employers should take an immediate look at this text. Given […]

Should a job applicant tell an employer about past reckless driving charges? Can employers ask applicants about their mental health? SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, answers questions each week for a column in USA Today.

During moments when we must contend with stress at work, we tend to rush and quality can be sacrificed in order to just get the job done, creating a lose-lose situation for businesses and employees. Active mindfulness may be the […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced that the agency has cited 179 worksites for coronavirus-related violations and proposed a total of $2,496,768 in penalties since the pandemic began.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) plans to revise its guidance on religious-discrimination claims for the first time in 12 years and will soon share the proposal for public comment. Here’s what employers can expect.

Two recent lawsuits filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission are reminders that employers must make reasonable accommodations for deaf and hearing-impaired job applicants or risk violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.

As we finally enter the homestretch of 2020, new California employment laws are inching closer to taking effect on January 1. SB 1383 is one of the most significant new laws this year, substantially expanding the reach and scope of […]

A new pandemic-related study found that workplace resilience—how employees respond to obstacles—is developed when managers and senior leadership keep employees informed about organizational challenges and the near-term future of the business.