Amazon worker fired shortly after disclosing pregnancy has discrimination claim, court rules
The alleged close connection between her disclosure, restrictions on her overtime and her termination indicated adverse action based on the…
Salesforce worker must arbitrate gender-based discrimination case
Gender-based allegations that don’t involve sexual harassment cannot invoke the Ending Forced Arbitration Act, a court determined. Gender-based…
Court approves forensic review of ex-Flex CFO candidate’s personal devices
A ‘forensic vendor’ will look through Alex Anderson’s personal computer and devices to secure confidential information relating to Flex, according…
Understanding Job Description Compliance: Aligning Essential Functions with Performance Management
By Merrie Ellis, HR Compliance Manager, VensureHR Have you ever had to manage performance issues when expectations were never clearly defined? This…
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”…
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…
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…
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,…
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