Anne Bibeau on Employment Policies

Weed in the Workplace: What’s the Tea in L&E? [Video]

In this episode, Anne Bibeau, Co-Chair of the Labor & Employment Practice, joins host Leah Stiegler to discuss marijuana use in the workplace. While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, many states have legalized its...more

5/22/2025 / Drug Testing , Employee Rights , Employment Policies , Marijuana , State Labor Laws

A Guide to Running Background Checks: What's the Tea in L&E? [Video]

In our latest episode, Anne Bibeau, co-chair of the Labor & Employment practice, joins host Leah Stiegler to explore best practices for navigating hiring individuals with criminal backgrounds. Leah and Anne share insights on...more

4/9/2025 / Background Checks , Criminal Background Checks , Employee Rights , Employer Responsibilities , Employment Policies , Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) , Hiring & Firing , Human Resources Professionals , Job Applicants

Managing Workplace Civility during Trying Times

With this week marking a change in federal administration, emotions and opinions are running high across the country. There is bound to be a heated discussion in the breakroom or on team message boards....more

1/24/2025 / Anti-Discrimination Policies , Corporate Culture , Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) , Employee Rights , Employee Training , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Harassment , Political Expression , Unconscious Bias , Workplace Bullying

Department of Labor’s AI Best Practices: Key Takeaways for Employers

In October 2024, the Department of Labor released its principles and best practices for developers and employers using AI (pdf), aiming to provide employers with guidelines to promote workplace augmentation through the use of...more

1/13/2025 / Artificial Intelligence , Best Practices , Bias , Compliance , Data Privacy , Department of Labor (DOL) , Discrimination , Employees , Employment Policies , Risk Management

[Event] Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars - October 27th, Roanoke, VA

Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for...more

[Event] Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars - October 26th, Charlottesville, VA

Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for...more

[Event] Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars - October 25th, Lynchburg, VA

Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for...more

[Hybrid Event] Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars - October 19th, Richmond, VA

Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for...more

[Event] Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars - October 18th, Norfolk, VA

Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for...more

New Federal Laws Strengthen Protections for Pregnant and Postpartum Workers

In December 2022, Congress enacted two new federal laws that protect employees and applicants who are pregnant or postpartum: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing...more