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Appeals court: Federal contractors don’t have to ensure their employees are vaccinated

12/22/2022
In a 2-1 decision, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s preliminary injunction blocking a federal mandate requiring federal contractors to ensure their employees are vaccinated against COVID as a condition of receiving government work.

Huge employment law verdicts and settlements in 2022

12/22/2022
Employees who sued their current or former employers reaped spectacular paydays in 2022. For some, it was almost like winning the lottery.

Ready for inspection? Dollar Tree was not

12/21/2022
A recent OSHA ruling is clear: Fix safety issues or face the consequences.

Jumpstart your career in the new year

12/21/2022
The HR profession has undergone high turnover due to stress from the pandemic and the turbulent economy. A survey by the workplace communications app Workvivo found that 98% of HR pros felt burned out in the last six months. Nearly 80% said they were open to leaving their jobs.

Some work and some play

12/21/2022
In search of close friendships or romance? Look around your office!

Manage workplace politics in or out of election season

12/21/2022
Politics are always with us nowadays. When tensions are high, it is essential to keep a respectful workplace, whether or not it’s voting season.

Montana judge strikes down vaccine discrimination

12/21/2022
Montana’s state law prohibited employers from inquiring about vaccination status, including whether a worker or applicant was vaccinated against COVID-19, mumps, measles or other diseases.

New year, 7 new HR resolutions

12/21/2022
By now, you may already have broken your personal 2023 resolutions, from fitness to finances. Do not despair: Here are seven professional HR resolutions you can keep all year.

Harassment: Here’s why you want to make reporting it easy

12/20/2022
It is vital to encourage employees to report anything they think could be classified as sexual, racial or other harassment. Make reporting easy, offering multiple complaint avenues. Instruct supervisors and managers to say something if they see something.

Surgeon General says workplace mental health is a top priority

12/20/2022
HR is “the epicenter of employee care,” in the words of Vivek H. Murthy’s new report on improving workplace culture.