The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released new educational resources for workers and is now accepting charges under the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the agency announced on June…
Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Board Members In today’s challenging labor market, it has become increasingly difficult for organizations to attract and retain top talent, especially as it pertains to…
When a data breach or other cyber event occurs, the damages can be significant, often resulting in lawsuits, fines and serious financial losses. What’s more, cyber exposures impact businesses of…
One of the most significant factors that affect the cost of workers’ compensation claims is the time it takes for a worker to receive medical treatment. It is essential that…
On May 30, 2023, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor issued Opinion Letter FMLA2023-2-A: “Whether Holidays Count Against an Employee’s FMLA Leave Entitlement and…
Commercial property and casualty insurance rates rose 8.8% in the first quarter of 2023 (up slightly from 8.0% in the previous quarter) as property outpaced all other lines at an…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made its way into many workplaces nationwide and is rapidly changing how organizations operate and make decisions. In some cases, employees may be using AI tools…
When employees leave a company, there is a heightened risk of data theft, which is also known as data leakage or exfiltration. This risk is present whether an employee’s departure…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, government policy has been marked by controversy and confusion, and the ending of the two federal emergency declarations has its own share of…
On April 13, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (Departments) issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) preventive care coverage requirement.…