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  Hey, Warriors and Bosses! Grab your favorite caffeinated beverage and scoot a little closer to the compliance campfire. On April 1, 2025, the U.S.

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Question: My team often goes out for after-work events, but I usually decline because I’m not comfortable mixing work and personal life. Now I’m worried

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Cook County, Illinois Further Revises Mandatory Paid Leave Rules On April 10, 2025, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved further revisions to the Commission

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Question: I applied for a promotion, but I didn’t get it. I’m feeling disappointed and a bit discouraged. How do I approach my manager about

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Question: Is it okay to ask candidates what they made at their last job? Answer: That depends on your state. Many states (and cities!) have

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  Hey, Warriors and Bosses! After years of warnings, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially made good on its promise: wage-fixing and no-poach

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  Hey, Warriors and Bosses! When it comes to workplace accommodations, especially for employees with disabilities, how your organization responds can make all the difference—not

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  Virginia Expands Law To Prohibit Non-Compete Agreements For Non-Exempt Employees Virginia Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP 2 Minute Read April 16, 2025 Categories: Employment Law, Trade

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Question: We gave a verbal warning, but nothing was written down. Is that okay? Answer: Technically, yes—but don’t make a habit of it. Even verbal

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  Hey, Warriors and Bosses! As business owners and HR professionals, staying informed about changing laws and compliance practices is essential for protecting your organization

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  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has made minor changes to Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to align with statutory language, and updated the DHS

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Applying McDonnell Douglas, Missouri Court of Appeals Upholds Summary Judgment Denying MHRA Claims of Discrimination and Retaliation. Missouri Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC The Missouri

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Question: I have a great team, but one employee consistently arrives late. It’s starting to affect team morale because others see it as unfair. What’s

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  Hey, Warriors and Bosses! Imagine a scenario straight out of a modern workplace comedy: an individual receives a conditional job offer for a non-safety-sensitive

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  Hey, Warriors and Bosses! Missouri’s journey toward implementing paid sick leave has been anything but straightforward. Following the approval of Proposition A in November

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Question: I have to address performance issues with one of my team members, but I’m worried about hurting their feelings or damaging our good working

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  Hey, Warriors and Bosses! President Trump has issued Executive Orders that have confused many employers and caused a lot of worry regarding DEI programs.

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  Hey, Warriors and Bosses! As an employer in California, understanding the fundamentals of personnel files is crucial not only for compliance but also for

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Question: We’re changing some holiday benefits and clarifying the holiday policy for part-time employees who receive them. This month, we also released a new staff

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  Hey, Warriors and Bosses! The landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within organizations is undergoing significant shifts, and staying informed is crucial

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  Hey, Warriors and Bosses! With the recent executive actions highlighted by President Trump on March 4, 2025, it’s essential for business owners and HR

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