Regulatory & Compliance

Will Supreme Court Remove Extra Burden for Reverse Discrimination Claims?
Regulatory & Compliance Will Supreme Court Remove Extra Burden for Reverse Discrimination Claims?

In a notable development, the U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a significant employment discrimination lawsuit involving reverse discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The case at hand centers around Marlean Ames, a heterosexual female employee at the Ohio Department

March 20, 2025
Supreme Court Sets Lower Proof Standard for Employers in FLSA Cases
Regulatory & Compliance Supreme Court Sets Lower Proof Standard for Employers in FLSA Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court has altered the landscape for employers by clarifying the standard of proof required to assert exemptions from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In the landmark case E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, the Court determined that the “preponderance of evidence” standard is suf

March 19, 2025
Can Workplace Relationships Survive Microaggressions and Come Out Strong?
Regulatory & Compliance Can Workplace Relationships Survive Microaggressions and Come Out Strong?

Microaggressions in the workplace, often subtle insults or slights that undermine an individual’s social identity, pose a significant challenge for organizational culture and personal relationships. The research conducted by the MIT Sloan School of Management and Harvard Business School sheds light

March 19, 2025
Balancing Productivity and Privacy: The Pros and Cons of Employee Monitoring
Regulatory & Compliance Balancing Productivity and Privacy: The Pros and Cons of Employee Monitoring

Employee monitoring in the workplace is an issue fraught with complexity and controversy. While organizations aim to boost productivity and ensure security, balancing these objectives with respecting employee privacy and establishing trust is crucial. This article explores the dichotomy of

March 17, 2025
Navigating English-Only Workplace Policies Post Trump's Executive Order
Regulatory & Compliance Navigating English-Only Workplace Policies Post Trump's Executive Order

The executive order signed by President Donald Trump declaring English as the official language of the United States has undoubtedly sparked a significant debate among employers and employees alike. While this symbolic gesture might seem substantial on the surface, it does not alter existing

March 13, 2025
Trump Administration Reclassifies Federal HR Roles Sparking Controversy
Regulatory & Compliance Trump Administration Reclassifies Federal HR Roles Sparking Controversy

Last week, a sweeping change in the classification of federal human resources (HR) roles was set into motion by the Trump administration, igniting controversy and debate within political and employment circles. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), on March 6, 2025, issued a memo that

March 12, 2025
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