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Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Employer skirts constructive discharge claim

Some good lessons here. I assume our readers all know what a “constructive discharge” is, but just in case you don’t, it’s when an employer deliberately makes the employee’s life at work so miserable that the employee feels...more

Fisher Phillips

Election Season in the Workplace: Employers’ Essential FAQs for 2024

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The election season promises to be turbulent, and your workplace will not be immune from the challenges that are sure to face us. What do you need to know about your rights and responsibilities as an employer now that the...more

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Practical Policies for Politics: Some Guidelines for Managing Political Conflict in the Workplace

Political conflicts in the workplace will only grow as we near election day, and this means human resources professionals and in house counsel need to hone their conflict resolution skills.  Resolving political conflict in...more

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

Minnesota Legislature Passes CROWN Act, Banning Hair-Based Race Discrimination

The Minnesota legislature recently passed a bill that will prohibit discrimination against a person based on hair texture and hair styles that are associated with race. Approximately 20 states have passed similar measures,...more

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Gender Transitioning in the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide

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As workplace protections expand for the LGBTQ+ community, transgender and non-binary employees may feel more comfortable being their authentic self at work. As a result, you should be prepared to work with transitioning...more

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Social Justice Movements & Employee Dress Codes

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Employees showing support for social justice movements are starting to wear their advocacy positions on their sleeve – or on their face coverings or t-shirts. Who gets to decide what is offensive and what is not, and how...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Handbooks ‘R’ Us

Does size matter? Should your handbook cover underwear and love notes? Does using a random handbook you found online create problems? This episode delves into the good, the bad, and the ugly of employee handbooks. This...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

“My coworker smells!” and other HR dilemmas

How should you handle the Mouthy Blogger? What’s the best approach for Body Odor Bobby? How do you keep up with all of Sensitive Sally’s complaints? Dedicated to our friends in human resources, this episode talks about some...more

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Miami Legal Tropics: Sexual Harassment & Holiday Parties

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In this episode, K&L Gates Miami partner April Boyer and associate Yamilet Hurtado discuss a number of key issues on “How To Keep Your Holiday Party Festive While Still Complying with Employment Laws”. The “most wonderful...more

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