Business News Military duty is no cause for discrimination, says DOJ lawsuit This plastics company denied a promotion to a deserving employee due to upcoming military service - here's what to learn from this misstep. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterMarch 25, 2024
Business News End of the ride: Resolution to age discrimination case at amusement park Following up our report last year, this amusement park has resolved their age discrimination settlement for their seasonal employees. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterMarch 22, 2024
Business News Toy sales are struggling, but Legos remains on the up and up In a time when toy sales are struggling for many brands, Legos continue to remain strong and are on the up - how are... Macie LaCau, Staff WriterMarch 20, 2024
Business News Requesting specific documents got this printing company in trouble Accepting workers on a visa basis can be tricky, but requesting specific documentation can quickly lead to discrimination cases. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterMarch 20, 2024
Business News Pregnancy discrimination lawsuit costs Walgreens over $205,000 The EEOC alleges that a Walgreens manager violated federal laws by not permitting an employee to go to the doctor for pregnancy concerns. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterMarch 19, 2024
Business News How reasonable accommodations go beyond the workplace It can be a common misconception that ADA accommodations only extend to the actual place of work, but the EEOC reminds us commutes count... Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterMarch 18, 2024
Business News Workplace etiquette becomes a concern amid the return to office Many employees returning to the office appear to not be adjusting well, leading to a surprising rise in the workplace etiquette industry. Macie LaCau, Staff WriterMarch 15, 2024
Business News Female farm workers receive $2 million in sexual harassment settlement The National Raisin Corp has settled a massive sexual harassment case targeting non-English speaking women, and will face harsh penalties. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterMarch 15, 2024
Business News The top 25 jobs of 2024, according to Indeed The top job hunting website, Indeed, has released their top 25 jobs for you to consider based on income, flexibility, and growth potential. Taylor Leddin, Staff WriterMarch 13, 2024
Business News Workplace discrimination increased, according to annual EEOC report The EEOC has had a busy year, which shows an increase in workplace discrimination, but also an increase in workers exercising their rights. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterMarch 12, 2024
Business News Small businesses are largely unaware of this law that could lead to big fines The Treasury Department requires a special filing from small businesses to a special department, but lack of advertising has lead to trouble. Macie LaCau, Staff WriterMarch 11, 2024
Business News Burger chain in violation of child labor laws faces penalties Child labor laws are currently in a tenuous position, which feels odd to say in 2024, but the Department of Labor is still out... Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterMarch 8, 2024
Business News Workers asking for fair wages face morbid management backlash These workers for a pork processing plant made complaints for fair wages, and in return got a severed pig's head and other intimidation. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterMarch 6, 2024
Business News Massachusetts proposes legislation to prevent workplace bullying Mental health remains a top conversation for many businesses, and this legislation aims to protect against this workplace bullying. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterMarch 6, 2024
Business News Remote workers are more productive than in-office, says Harvard Remote workers have been tossed in the waves over their productivity, even some being monitored in their homes, but Harvard has the answer. Macie LaCau, Staff WriterMarch 5, 2024
Business News Dept. of Labor recovers over $400,000 in damages from Mercedes-Benz After two employees used family leave and got fired for it, the Department of Labor is suing Mercedes-Benz for not honoring their time off. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterMarch 4, 2024
Business News This Wisconsin flooring company is facing big OSHA fines OSHA has issued fines over $260K for ignoring federal health and safety regulations, and the company is trying to fight back. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterMarch 4, 2024
Business News Deaf employee fired on first day, company settles EEOC lawsuit This employee was assumed to be unable to work on the production line just because she was deaf, and this beauty company is paying... Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 29, 2024
Business News Mental health trends of employees according to the Calm report Calm has released their latest workplace mental health report, along with some suggestions for how employers can offer support. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2024
Business News U.S. Dept. of Labor protects home health workers for fair wages Following an investigation into lost payment for health workers, the Department of Labor is reinforcing fair wages for health care staff. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2024
Business News These lawsuits demand mothers’ right for breastfeeding privacy Big corporations are facing pushback from two big lawsuits regarding a lack of breastfeeding privacy. Take this as a learning opportunity! Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2024
Business News This lawsuit shows how NOT to protect pregnant employees This bakery is under fire for unfairly firing a pregnant employee - here are some lessons you can learn about bolstering your policies. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 26, 2024
Business News Here’s some good examples of employee accommodations to take to heart This branch of Coca-Cola Consolidated provides a good example of providing accommodations even if it doesn't work out in the end. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2024
Business News Retirement community fires 78-year old employee to force retiring?! EEOC is suing for age and disability discrimination for firing an employee early, taking away the employee's right to choose retirement. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2024
Business News Domestic microchip manufacturing in US to receive $1.5 billion In response to the desire to divest from major microchip manufacturers, the Biden administration is directly investing in domestic efforts. Jack Lloyd, Senior Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2024