Business News These lawsuits demand mothers’ right for breastfeeding privacy Big corporations are facing pushback from two big lawsuits regarding a lack of breastfeeding privacy. Take this as a learning opportunity! Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2024
Business News This lawsuit shows how NOT to protect pregnant employees This bakery is under fire for unfairly firing a pregnant employee - here are some lessons you can learn about bolstering your policies. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 26, 2024
Business News Here’s some good examples of employee accommodations to take to heart This branch of Coca-Cola Consolidated provides a good example of providing accommodations even if it doesn't work out in the end. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2024
Business News Retirement community fires 78-year old employee to force retiring?! EEOC is suing for age and disability discrimination for firing an employee early, taking away the employee's right to choose retirement. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2024
Business News Domestic microchip manufacturing in US to receive $1.5 billion In response to the desire to divest from major microchip manufacturers, the Biden administration is directly investing in domestic efforts. Jack Lloyd, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2024
Business News Why investors aren’t going green, despite calls for sustainability Being environmentally friendly is important, but because of the pandemic, looming recession, and elections, going green is glowing red. Macie LaCau, Staff WriterFebruary 20, 2024
Business News Why ghosting potential employees crushes them & only hurts you Ghosting potential employees has become a staple LinkedIn topic. It's becoming far too common, but the company itself suffers the most. Stephanie Dominique, Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2024
Business News Businesses trying to find a happy medium in hybrid work models Businesses are trying to bring folks back into the office with a hybrid work schedule, but predictably it's faced plenty of pushback. Macie LaCau, Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2024
Business News Florida Walmart settles EEOC sexual harassment lawsuit for $30,000 After a messy case of sexual harassment, a settlement and new policies will have to be enacted at this Florida Walmart. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2024
Business News LinkedIn data shows how skills have changed (and will continue to) 5 years ago, job titles that are booming today did not exist. The trend of change will always be around, including job skills, LinkedIn... Macie LaCau, Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2024
Business News Replaced senior employee sees resolution for age discrimination This employee was forced to retire and then replaced by a younger employee in this 'resolution setting' age discrimination case. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 14, 2024
Business News Employee fired for complaining about harassment begins lawsuit The EEOC has begun a lawsuit on behalf a teenage ex-employee of a rib restaurant who was fired for complaining about harassment. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 14, 2024
Business News The clamor for AI solutions spikes as developers rush to provide Businesses and individuals all over are engaging in and demanding AI solutions, but it's a matter of keeping up ethically for developers. Jack Lloyd, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 12, 2024
Business News Security company learns internal policies don’t supersede religious accommodations When being mindful of hair and appearance policies, be mindful to consider religious accommodations, unlike this security company. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 9, 2024
Business News The return of Walmart’s sensory friendly hours These calmer, quieter hours at Walmart have overall been well received for a massively improved shopping experience for many. Macie LaCau, Staff WriterFebruary 8, 2024
Business News Gig workers receiving big changes in presidential ruling Contract gig workers are experiencing changes in their employment status, leading to conflicts with their reliant companies. Macie LaCau, Staff WriterFebruary 7, 2024
Business News Questions not to be asking in a job interview (and what to ask instead) Are you asking the wrong questions? A Human Resources expert discusses the best and worst questions asked during candidates interviews. Taylor Leddin, Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2024
Business News This EEOC program helps vulnerable workers know their rights Get ready businesses, the EEOC wants to educate vulnerable workers about their federal rights. How can you share this program yourself? Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2024
Business News Pay disparity EEOC case highlights discrimination of male employee The Travel Department of Maryland has now settled a pay disparity case against one of their male employees making less than female employees. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2024
Business News EEOC settles sex discrimination lawsuit against Medsurant Health Even in 2024, it is worth reminding ourselves pay disparity in sex discrimination is wrong - here's what you can learn from this suit. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2024
Business News People are NOT over remote work, just ask the workers themselves Quit saying people are over remote work. Only CEOs and golden retriever extroverts are itching to go back into the office! Macie LaCau, Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2024
Business News Feds might make noncompete clauses illegal – what to do next Noncompete clauses have a tricky history, but the FTC has proposed they be nixed altogether. Jack Lloyd, Senior Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2024
Business News Plant-based meat sales decline – are consumers less impressed? Sales of plant-based meat are decreasing, showing changing tastes and preferences even among vegan and vegetarian consumers. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2024
Business News Could ChatGPT really replace Google in the near future? Everyone and their mother (well, many not all mothers as AI is a foreign concept still) has heard of ChatGPT. Could it take over... April Bingham, Senior Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2024
Business News Why asking for SAT scores can be a fast track to age discrimination Some job candidates have reported being asked for their SAT/ACT scores - this practice could be an insult at best, and age discrimination at... Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterJanuary 12, 2024