Employment Law

Cappelli: 4 takeaways about return-to-work plans

Many companies are in a wait-and-see mode, with legal issues a top concern.
Peter Cappelli is HRE’s Talent Management columnist and a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources. He is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management and director of the Center for Human Resources at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He can be emailed at hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Peter Cappelli
Mon Jun 29th, 2020 | 5 min read

HRE Soundbite: ‘A moment can metastasize into a movement’

Duane Morris diversity head Joseph West believes the current anti-racism efforts are sustainable.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Fri Jun 26th, 2020 | 2 min read

What the SCOTUS ruling on LGBTQ rights means for employers

The top court issued the landmark ruling Monday.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Mon Jun 15th, 2020 | 3 min read

EEOC: Be flexible, proactive with accommodations

Proactive employers can provide employees who have been teleworking due to COVID-19 information on disability-related requests for continued remote arrangements.
Anjali Patel
Tue Jun 9th, 2020 | 5 min read

Navigating the legal questions of workplace returns

With non-essential employees about to return to workplaces, employers must heed legal pitfalls to avoid litigation.

Tom Starner, a Philadelphia-based freelance writer, has been covering HR and its component parts for more than two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Fri Jun 5th, 2020 | 8 min read

How HR can build strategic partnerships

Working with their counterparts across the organization, HR can help ensure a smooth, safe return to the workplace.
Julie Cook Ramirez is a Rockford, Ill.-based journalist and copywriter, covering all aspects of human resources. View Article
Julie Cook Ramirez
Mon Jun 1st, 2020 | 4 min read

Mid-year healthcare changes allowed due to coronavirus

The IRS is giving employers permission to let workers make changes to their health plans and flex accounts.
Kathryn Mayer
Wed May 13th, 2020 | 2 min read

HRE’s number of the day: workplace safety

OSHA-related complaints are on the rise, yet employers are planning to take safety seriously as people get back to work.
Jen Colletta
Fri May 8th, 2020 | 2 min read

Don’t get tripped up by remote-worker injuries

When a remote worker reports an injury or illness, the worst thing HR can do is automatically dismiss it.
Carol Patton
Thu May 7th, 2020 | 2 min read

Coronavirus resource spotlight: Unum’s HR Trends podcast

New podcast and resource site dives deep into legislative and compliance issues.
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Apr 21st, 2020 | 2 min read

Here are some alternatives to layoffs

An employment law expert shares a few options for employers looking to avoid reducing staff.

Tom Starner, a Philadelphia-based freelance writer, has been covering HR and its component parts for more than two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Fri Apr 10th, 2020 | 2 min read

Coronavirus-related paid employer leave could top $23 billion

Analysis from the Integrated Benefits Institute finds the staggering cost of sick leave and short-term disability as a result of the pandemic.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Apr 7th, 2020 | 2 min read

Work-from-home mandates create cybersecurity concerns

With millions of employees suddenly working remotely—and little time to prepare—employers are scrambling to ensure cybersecurity.
Julie Cook Ramirez is a Rockford, Ill.-based journalist and copywriter, covering all aspects of human resources. View Article
Julie Cook Ramirez
Mon Apr 6th, 2020 | 2 min read

Why is ADA litigation at an all-time high?

Businesses in California and New York were hardest hit.
Tom Starner, a Philadelphia-based freelance writer, has been covering HR and its component parts for more than two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Fri Apr 3rd, 2020 | 3 min read

These are employers’ top coronavirus-related concerns

Employers are pretty much on the same page when it comes to tackling the many workplace issues stemming from the pandemic.
Tom Starner, a Philadelphia-based freelance writer, has been covering HR and its component parts for more than two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Fri Apr 3rd, 2020 | 3 min read

Furloughs: An alternative strategy for managing the workforce

The concept is becoming a reality for many workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jeffrey S. Siegel
Tue Mar 31st, 2020 | 5 min read

Unpleasant questions behind the spread of the coronavirus

An honest relationship with employees is key to helping organizations navigate this new era of work.
Peter Cappelli is HRE’s Talent Management columnist and a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources. He is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management and director of the Center for Human Resources at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He hosts "In the Workplace" on SiriusXM Channel 111 with Dan O'Meara. View Article
Peter Cappelli
Fri Mar 20th, 2020 | 4 min read

Coronavirus is shining a light on paid sick leave

Employers with hourly workers are facing tough decisions.
Tom Starner, a Philadelphia-based freelance writer, has been covering HR and its component parts for more than two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Tue Mar 17th, 2020 | 2 min read

Answering your legal questions about coronavirus

As the pandemic unfolds, employers are entering new legal territory.
Charley Moore
Tue Mar 17th, 2020 | 5 min read

Here are the benefit changes to expect this election season

Healthcare always seems to dominate the election season. This year is no different.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Fri Mar 13th, 2020 | 4 min read