Business News Disability discrimination leads to EEOC lawsuit for this brewery Disability discrimination and shortsighted stereotypes have gotten this brewery in trouble for wrongful termination of two employees. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff Writer6 days ago
Business News Restaurant worker fired for not sharing their tips This restaurant now owes more than $300k in penalties and backwages for firing a server for protecting the tips owed to them. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff Writer6 days ago
Business News Sex discrimination case showcases pain of ignoring harassment Sex discrimination cases can be tough to handle, but ignoring them leads to worse outcomes, as this Red Robin chain learned. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterApril 24, 2024
Business News Why you’ll receive a list of colleague names & ages if you’re laid off If you get laid off, is it weird to receive a list of employees who were also laid off—along with their ages? If you’re... Jack Lloyd, Senior Staff WriterApril 24, 2024
Business News How and when to apply to be on a Board of Directors (BUSINESS) What do you need to think about and explore if you want to apply for a Board of Directors? Here's a quick rundown... Erin Wike, Staff WriterApril 23, 2024
Business News Do employees have a right to sit? Gov’t weighs in This hotel failed to offer a reasonable ADA accommodation to an employee upon citation of their company policy, and lost to the EEOC. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterApril 22, 2024
Business News Could a four day workweek be adopted nationwide? The four day workweek is gaining momentum around the world, including in the US - is it possible a 32 hour week will be... Macie LaCau, Staff WriterApril 22, 2024
Business News Powersport shop settles sex discrimination lawsuit for $75k A notoriously masculine dominated industry, this powersport shop is facing a hefty settlement for unjust sex discrimination in the office. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterApril 19, 2024
Business News OSHA cites FL contractor for heat-related death of 26-yo worker As the summer rolls around again, employers should stand to be prepared to protect their employees from heat to avoid tragedies. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterApril 17, 2024
Business News Auto company agrees to pay $325k to cancer patient they fired This auto company fired an employee diagnosed with cancer and cited their age, violating the ADA, and now they're paying up. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterApril 17, 2024
Business News Ignoring child labor laws costs franchisee owner over $100,000 Different Freddy's locations in Alabama are facing major consequences for not handling their teen workers with child labor laws. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterApril 16, 2024
Business News Selling your business? This is what you MUST do Some business owners may find themselves wanting to revert. If so, what steps come next in order to sell the company off? The American Genius Staff WritersApril 15, 2024
Business News Turns out toxic workplaces are literally bad for mental health The big news of recent years has been focused on social media being bad for mental health, but did you know workplaces could also... Macie LaCau, Staff WriterApril 12, 2024
Business News How to get employees resistant to in-person work to return to office The majority of those able thoroughly enjoy remote work, but some companies are wanting to return to pre-pandemic office life. MaryBeth Lee, Staff WriterApril 12, 2024
Business News Is achievement dependent on your focus? Studies say no! For so long we have been told that being in focus would help us accomplish tasks, but is that actually true? Ellen Vessels, Staff WriterApril 11, 2024
Business News American Screening settles EEOC case of racial hair discrimination Racial hair discrimination continues to remain a problem for Black employees, as this recent lawsuit demonstrates. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterApril 10, 2024
Business News Furniture company to rescind unfair labor rules after paying $300k to ex-employees Discussing salary has always been a touchy subject for employers, but this furniture company went too far with unfair labor rules at work. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterApril 9, 2024
Business News How does your company’s layoff policy compare to the rest? Companies left and right are taking part in the layoff movement. How does your company stack up against the rest? Jennifer Nall, Staff WriterApril 5, 2024
Business News Polls indicate that 70 million US jobs could be done fully remote There has been back and forth regarding the ability to work from home and complete tasks while remote. This poll confirms the answer. Jack Lloyd, Senior Staff WriterApril 4, 2024
Business News Washington restaurants sanctioned $125k for improperly calculating overtime These Thai restaurants are facing sanctions for miscalculating overtime for over 51 workers. Here's why you should check yours. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterApril 3, 2024
Business News IRS releases data on COVID fraud instigators Immediate lockdowns of the pandemic may be past us, but folks who have committed COVID fraud are still on the IRS's radar. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterApril 1, 2024
Business News Gender stereotypes costs a hospital an EEOC lawsuit This hospital passed over a woman's promotion directly based on gender stereotypes, and is now reaping the consequences of that decision. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterApril 1, 2024