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Is It Time to Bring Everyone Back to the Office? 7 Issues for Employers to Assess Before Making This Move

It’s been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic forever changed the way we approach remote work, but the push to bring workers back to the office full-time has gained momentum over the last few months. For instance, the...more

Editors’ Picks for Best Written Insights of 2024

The three members of the FP Content team took some time to review the past year’s writings from our firm’s attorneys and pick out our favorites. Below you’ll find a top 10 list from each of us. They include our firm’s most...more

Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your January To-Do List

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

Top 10 Workplace Predictions for 2025: A Guide for Employers

It’s never easy to make accurate predictions about what we’ll see in the workplace in the coming year, especially given the recent volatility we’ve experienced and expect for the foreseeable future. Despite the ever-present...more

Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your November To-Do List

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

5 SCOTUS Cases for Employers to Track as 2024/2025 Term Begins

The Supreme Court will begin a new term on October 7, and we’re watching several cases that will likely have a big impact on the workplace. The Justices will grapple with wage and hour issues, coverage under the Americans...more

Do Your Employees Get Time Off to Vote? A State-By-State Guide for Employers

Election Day will be here before we know it, and with record-breaking turnout expected in some states, it's essential to understand your obligations regarding employee voting leave. Do you know the rules that apply to your...more

Preventing Workplace Bullying: 7 Steps Employers Can Take Now

While many federal and state laws protect employees against harassment, workplace bullying often isn’t covered unless it is based on a protected characteristic, such as race or gender. But that doesn’t mean employers should...more

SCOTUS 2023/24 Lookback and Preview: 8 Key Rulings that Impact the Workplace and 4 New Cases for Employers to Track Next Term

The Supreme Court issued several momentous decisions last term that will have a lasting impact on employer practices. The Justices continued to shape the workplace law landscape by ruling on an array of issues involving...more

Are Your Employees “Quiet Vacationing” This Summer? 8 Ways to Support Your Workers and Strengthen Your PTO Policies

By now you’ve heard of “quiet quitting” — a movement where employees rejected hustle culture or going above and beyond what their jobs required. But a new trend this summer takes the “quiet” concept to another level. Instead...more

Rethinking Tattoo and Piercing Policies in the Modern Workplace: An Employer’s 5-Step Guide

While visible tattoos, facial piercings, and bright hair colors were once largely viewed as taboo in the workplace, attitudes have changed significantly in recent years — which means you may have difficulty attracting and...more

Employers Should Be Tracking These 11 State and Local Workplace Trends

While federal employment laws set nationwide standards, state and local laws often go well beyond – not only creating additional compliance obligations but also a patchwork of workplace rights to navigate. These laws vary...more

How Will Psychedelics Impact the Workplace as Therapeutic Treatment Gains Popularity? 4 Things Employers Should Know

You may think of “magic mushrooms” as nothing but a novelty, but psychedelics like psilocybin are gaining popularity as a therapeutic mental health treatment – raising questions about their impact on the workplace. Are your...more

Top 10 Workplace Law Predictions for 2024

It’s never easy to make accurate predictions about what we’ll see in the workplace in the coming year, especially given the recent volatility we’ve experienced and expect for the foreseeable future. Despite the ever-present...more

Test Your 2023 Workplace Law Knowledge With This Quiz

Were you paying attention to all the workplace law developments in 2023? While it’s hard to keep up with so many changes, you can take our quiz to test your knowledge and see how you stack up. But don’t worry if you get a...more

Editors’ Picks for Best Written Insights of 2023

The three editors of our FP Weekly publication took some time to review the past year’s writings – almost 500 published pieces – and pick out our favorites. Below you’ll find a top 10 list from each of us. They include our...more

AI Bias in the Workplace: Top 4 Takeaways From EEOC Commissioner’s Conversation at FP Conference

Most HR professionals are no strangers to technology, particularly when it comes to using applicant tracking systems and human resource information systems to hire workers and track key employment data. However, recent...more

5 Questions: Top Tips for HR Teams During Open Enrollment Season

Most employers that operate health plans on a calendar-year basis kick-off open enrollment in November – which means you’re likely gearing up now for the annual influx of questions, benefit changes, and associated tasks....more

AI Nightmares: 5 Risks that Keep Business Leaders Up at Night and What You Can Do About It

A few years ago, your worst nightmares for your organization might have involved old-fashioned data breaches or class action lawsuits. Those seems like child’s play compared to AI-fueled deepfakes and phishing scams,...more

5 Tips to Avoid Workplace Retaliation Claims

Employers know how important it is to comply with workplace anti-discrimination laws – but equally important is ensuring that employees who complain about perceived discrimination are not retaliated against for doing so, even...more

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