Employment Practices

Opinion | Ready to Mandate a Return to Office: Take It Slow and Know What ‘Problem’ You’re Trying to Solve

Forced return-to-office is a touchy topic. Shall we go back to how we used to work or rebuild the work world with employees’ health and wellbeing in mind?

Take a Proactive Approach to Employee Health and Reduce Workers’ Comp Spend with Preventive Cancer Screenings

#MeToo: What the EPL Trend Conversation Looks Like Five Years On

81% of Companies Believe in DEI, but Only a Fraction Act on It — Where’s the Disconnect?

Now More Than Ever, Employers Must Ensure the Mental Wellbeing of Employees. Here’s How

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The Growing Profession: Absence Management

Savvy companies are weighing the benefits of offering paid leave to valued employees against the cost of adding skilled absence managers.

Employment Law Outlook for 2016

Litigation against employers continues to rise, often with significant financial consequences.

Embrace Integration to Benefit From It

Just because integrated absence management is hard to achieve doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be attempted.

Human Capital’s Soft Side

Risk professionals spend too little time considering human capital risks.

Hidden Harm

Unforeseen liabilities in M&As may cause headaches for buyers. 

Compassion in the Age of Uncertainty

Wellness programs have a direct economic benefit.

Some Surprising States Lead in Employment Litigation Lawsuits

An analysis of EEOC data pinpoints states with risks of employee lawsuits higher than the national average.

Webinar – The Upside of the Claims Talent Crisis – A Roadmap Forward

Learn more about the silver lining of the emerging talent crisis, and hear from experts on how to align new talent with achieving better results.

Disability Disconnect

Fear of litigation, complex regulations and misperceptions of disability are leading to few disabled workers being employed. 

And Violence Prevention for All

No industry is immune from workplace violence, and the onus is on employers to make work sites as safe as possible.

The Price of Man’s Soul

With the rise of the Internet of Things, wearable tech and “people analytics” could put you out of a job.

Complications With Compliance

New ACA reporting demands and controversies over the minimum wage are adding regulatory risk to the retail industry. 

Banning the Box

Asking applicants about crime convictions creates employment liability exposure.

The Man on the Jack

An energy company drops the ball by not making the necessary accommodations for an injured employee returning from documented leave.

In Danger’s Path

Defense contract job sites can be managed safely, despite hostile environments.

The Struggles of ADA Compliance

Twenty five years after the ADA passed, job force participation by disabled workers is less than it was then.

Stoned is Stoned

Disciplining workers who come to work stoned is an important safety measure, plain and simple.

Adjusting to the DOL’s Overtime Rules

The proposed rules will result in more compliance issues and new legal standards for courts to interpret.

Fighting Violence in Health Care Settings

With workers at a high rate of danger, health care facilities must train for both communication skills and safety drills.

EEOC Seeks to Clarify Wellness Programs, ADA

A proposed rule from the EEOC is intended to help clear up questions surrounding wellness programs and potential conflicts with the ADA.