By Merrie Ellis, HR Compliance Manager, VensureHR Have you ever had to manage performance issues when expectations were never clearly defined? This happens more often than many organizations realize. Roles evolve, business needs change, and some responsibilities...
Student Chapter Award Winners Announced
Local student leaders preparing for management and leadership careers recognized nationally by SHRM in the Student Chapter Merit Awards for 2025-2026. Six chapters in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington received awards In June.
ADA may require reassignment despite worker’s inability to perform essential functions, 4th Circuit says
The law’s "accommodation of last resort” has historically proven difficult for employers to administer. The law’s "accommodation of last resort” has historically proven difficult for employers to administer. HR Dive - Latest News
Must employers always wait before clarifying FMLA certifications with providers? Not necessarily, 4th Circuit says
The ruling suggests employers don’t necessarily have to wait for workers to fix authenticity problems with Family and Medical Leave Act certification documents. The ruling suggests employers don’t necessarily have to wait for workers to fix authenticity problems with...
After leave, return-to-work approaches should be ‘early, coordinated and sustained,’ DOL official says
The likelihood of an employee returning to work after injury drops off significantly as the weeks go on, Julie Hocker said. The likelihood of an employee returning to work after injury drops off significantly as the weeks go on, Julie Hocker said. HR Dive - Latest...
HRCI & SHRM Professional Development Credit – NHRMA Conference News
Looking for professional development credits, including the tough-to-get HRCI business credits? For HR professionals pursuing recertification, finding quality professional development opportunities can be a challenge, particularly when it comes to HRCI Business...
Oregon Court Says Asking for a Raise Is Protected
On April 1, 2026, the Oregon Court of Appeals held in Mirkovic v. Tenasys Corp., Case No. A185106, that an employee’s request for a raise is protected activity under Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) ORS 659A.355. The court ruled that the statute’s wage-discussion...
Jury awards male surgical technician $105K for delivery room discrimination
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, two female obstetricians barred the technician from performing his job because of his sex. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, two female obstetricians barred the technician...
July 2026 Employment Law Updates Download
April 2026 PDF Downloads Click here to view the April 2026 PDF download with the option to download. April’s updates included;Federal Legal Updates › DOL Proposes Rule to Raise Minimum Pay for Sponsored Foreign Workers › DOL Launches Center for Faith Website and...
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