You Have a Brian, Use It
February 10, 2022
In 2003, the NFL implemented the Rooney Rule, which requires teams to interview minority candidates for various roles. In his new lawsuit against the NFL
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What Do You Mean?
February 10, 2022
In a time when many are sensitive to language in the workplace, Ilana Redstone (Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
HIPAA and COVID
October 26, 2021
In recent months, both employers and employees have stumbled over whether/how HIPAA applies to COVID vaccine disclosures and mandates. In short, it doesn’t—as recently confirmed
Labor Strains
October 26, 2021
The current state of the labor market is having an uneven impact across industries. As we continue to see labor shortage issues throughout Wisconsin (e.g.,
Managing COVID Risks – Small vs. Large Employers
October 26, 2021
President Biden’s Path Out of the Pandemic COVID-19 Action Plan highlights the differences between how small and large companies are managing COVID risk. For the
Rule Reversals & Changes
October 26, 2021
The Wage and Hour Division has rescinded its new Joint Employer Rule (published 01/16/2020 and effective 03/16/2020), effective on September 28, 2021. We outlined the
Are “No-Fault” Attendance Policies Actually Discriminatory?
October 26, 2021
Attendance point systems are still prevalent at many/most manufacturing facilities. These systems are meant to simplify the attendance/discipline process. They are often billed as “no-fault”
Guidance on Long COVID & ADA Accommodations
October 26, 2021
In July, the Biden Administration provided guidance that long COVID may be considered a disability under various federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act
Vaccine Incentives, Disincentives and the Walk-Out That Wasn’t
October 26, 2021
Before the September vaccine mandate announcement by President Biden, employers explored creative ways to incentivize vaccination, with varying levels of success. For example, some employers
Attraction and Retention – Challenges Remain
October 26, 2021
As we have discussed previously, remote work continues to be one of the primary benefits at play in terms of employee attraction and retention, and
