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Creativity and Compliance: Innovating Ethics - Creativity in Corporate Compliance with Katie Lawler
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Episode 138 -- Employee Relations and Engagement in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era
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On September 10, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed the first-ever lawsuit under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The EEOC filed suit in the Western District of Kentucky claiming Wabash...more
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2023-2 on May 17, 2023, to provide guidance to its field staff regarding enforcement of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act...more
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As we approach that time of year where spring cleaning is in full swing, remember to review your workplace posters for compliance with updated versions and new material. For instance, the U.S. Department of Labor recently...more
As transgender employees become more comfortable living openly as their authentic selves in the workplace, employers should be prepared to work with transitioning employees. Consider putting a plan in place that fosters an...more
Yes, an employer can implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, subject to some conditions and exceptions. A mandatory vaccine policy must be job-related, consistent with business necessity or justified by a direct...more