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Rhode Island Becomes First State to Mandate Workplace Accommodations for Menopause

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On June 24, 2025, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed into law House Bill No. 6161, making Rhode Island the first state in the nation to expressly require employers to provide workplace accommodations for applicants and...more

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Artificial Intelligence in Human Resources: A Guide for Business Leaders

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This is the first in a series of three articles regarding AI in the workplace. The integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”) into human resources operations presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

AI and Employment

When evaluating where artificial intelligence has had the most impact, many think of their personal use of AI or the integration of AI into many consumer applications. The use of AI in the employment context is on the back...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Ready for the Recent Arrival? Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is Here and Kicking

As everyone in Human Resources knows by now, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires employers to reasonably accommodate employees because of pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy. In case you missed it, we...more

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HR Challenges to Managing Remote Workers 

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Whether the pandemic is actually over or we all just lost patience with it, it appears that society has largely returned to normal. Virtual events are giving way to in-person gatherings yet again, with most people delighting...more

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[Event] Employment Law Hot Topics - November 8th, Columbus, OH

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Bricker & Eckler’s annual “Hot Topics” seminar provides human resources professionals and in-house attorneys with insight into ongoing and emerging labor and employment issues. This year, we are pleased to partner with Scotts...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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#WorkforceWednesday: AI Technology Regulations, Transparency in AI, OSHA's Permanent COVID-19 Standard - Employment Law This Week®

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This week, we focus on compliance and transparency when using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in employment decision-making. The Future of AI Technology Regulations for Employers (see video below) Regulations and...more

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Two New Louisiana Employment Laws: Pregnancy Accommodations and Limiting the Use of Criminal History in Hiring

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While Louisiana has not typically been at the forefront of introducing concepts into employment law, the state legislature recently act on two topics that have been seeing increased interest from state and local governments...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Everything Employers Always Wanted To Know About Vaccines . . . And Have Been Asking About For Months.

Just before the Memorial Day holiday, we had a “breaking news” bulletin about the revised guidance published Friday by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission about employers’ and employees’ rights when it came to...more

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Legal Challenges with a Remote Workforce: Same Legal Issues, Different Place

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By now, the majority of companies and their employees have found logistical solutions to make working from home possible during the COVID pandemic: Assets like computers or credit cards can be delivered by courier, for...more

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New San Francisco Emergency Ordinance Requires Layoff Notices, Reemployment Rights and Reasonable Accommodation for Eligible...

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On July 3, 2020, San Francisco Mayor London Breed (D) returned unsigned File Number 200455, an emergency ordinance that took effect immediately and now requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide written notice...more

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Tips for Employers Who Hear “I’m Afraid to Return to Work”

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As more employers are calling their remote workforces back to the workplace, it is likely they will run into employees who refuse to return to the office and wish to continue teleworking. Employers need to carefully evaluate...more

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Oregon Employment Law Update: Summary & To Do List

Oregon passed several employment bills this year that will affect Oregon employers. The following article provides an update on the new laws and a list of tasks for Oregon employers to make sure that they are in compliance....more

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Kentucky Employers Face New Pregnancy Accommodation Law

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Under a new law just signed into effect by Governor Matt Bevin Tuesday, April 9th, many Kentucky employers will need to change their human resources practices and provide reasonable accommodations to workers for pregnancy,...more

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How to Avoid An “Absolut” Disaster When Managing Worker Medical Restrictions

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When a medical or mental condition prevents an employee from working at full capacity, the situation can quickly become complicated for everyone, including the employee, human resources leaders, and well-intentioned...more

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[Event] 2019 Employment Law Update - January 23rd, San Francisco, CA

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Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss important legal developments from 2018 and review a number of new laws facing employers in 2019. Program Highlights: • New Federal...more

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March Preparedness: Inadequate Employee Training May Cause Even the Best Employers to Suffer an Upset

Employers implement employee training programs for a variety of reasons, such as furthering professional development and improving poor performance, ensuring compliance with information security protocols and competence using...more

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Bill to Amend New Jersey Law Against Discrimination To Include Protections For Pregnant Workers Passed By Legislature, Awaits...

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Both houses of the New Jersey legislature have passed a bill that would amend the Law Against Discrimination to include protections for pregnant workers, including reasonable workplace accommodations and unpaid leave. ...more

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