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The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its “Know Your Rights” poster. This poster updates and replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster.

Employers are facing challenges when it comes to hiring and recruiting for open positions. Here are a few tips for human resource professionals looking to create a successful hiring and recruiting process.

The Supreme Court of the United States ("SCOTUS") issued two rulings related to vaccine mandates that involved the Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (“OSHA”) and the vaccine mandate for health care workers.

College athletes are eligible to earn compensation related to the use of their Name, Image and Likeness (“NAIL$”) in at least 10 states.

Learn the steps employer should take to implement a union free business philosophy and preserve a union free workplace.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Act”) was signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021. The Act is a $1.9 trillion economic bill designed primarily to provide relief to workers and employers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As money in and around college athletics increases, so too does the disparity between an athlete’s actual cost of attending college and the benefit the university receives from the athlete. Elite talent brings an immediate return on a university’s scholarship investment.

Employers need to be aware of two key terms under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), “reasonable accommodation” and “interactive process"

Learn the differences between FMLA vs. ADA and determine which one an employee qualifies for given their situation.

It is important for a business to have an internet usage policy in place that sets and establishes guidelines for employees to follow while using the internet at work.

The Supreme Court of the United States ruled on June 15, 2020 that the existing Federal Anti-Discrimination laws provide protection to applicants and employees on the basis of their sexual orientation and/or transgender status.

Cyber-actors (or “hackers”) are targeting businesses to obtain any and all information that might have some form of value. It is imperative that companies have a set of steps in place to respond quickly for the sake of those affected and to comply with any and all regulating state or federal authorities, such as any applicable State Attorney General’s offices.

On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released the long-awaited final regulations regarding the procedures for colleges to use in handling sexual-harassment complaints.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released two memos regarding the COVID-19 pandemic: one regarding employer’s record-keeping requirement; one regarding process and procedures for investigations.

The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its final rule, effective January 15, 2020, updating the requirements for calculating the regular rate of pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).

If you are - or work for - an employer dealing with layoffs, furloughs, or separations, it is important for you to be vigilant in reviewing the Charge Statements issued by Indiana’s Department of Workforce Development (DWD).

Anthony Stites was a presenter at the 56th Annual Indiana HR Virtual Conference. His video presentation was titled "Real Life Scenarios Handling Transgender and Sexual Orientation Issues in the Workplace."

The U.S. Department of Labor issued the Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Poster.

Helpful links from the U.S. Department of Labor to help you and your company regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act taking effect April 1, 2020.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule on the definition of "joint employer" under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which will take effect on March 16, 2020.