The HR Specialist

06/02/2025

Here are six common communication mistakes that can undercut HR professionals’ credibility in the workplace, according to communications consultant Colette Carlson (colettecarlson.com).

06/02/2025

The EEOC has highlighted the sections of its guidance it now will not enforce. These include numerous examples such as misgendering, outing someone’s gender identity, denying access to a bathroom consistent with the person’s gender identity and using epithets regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.

06/02/2025

A memo makes clear that the DOJ wants whistleblowers to come forward with allegations of rogue DEI programs.

06/02/2025

Nothing is more likely to spur a lawsuit than a termination for misconduct or poor performance. Former employees may feel they have nothing to lose by suing you. That’s why you must prepare carefully. Before making a termination decision, you should follow these steps.

05/30/2025

Increasingly, U.S. Supreme Court decisions turn on the exact language Congress chose to use when writing laws. The justices often rely on the ordinary meaning of the words contained in legislation.

05/30/2025

Earlier this year, the Littler Mendelson law firm surveyed 350 in-house lawyers, business executives and HR professionals and asked them what their greatest concerns were for managing employees this year. Here are their top three.