A federal judge in New York ruled from the bench that documents an individual created using generative AI and sent to his lawyer were not protected by attorney-client privilege. The decision appears to be the first federal ruling of its…
Policy & Procedures
Program Summary In this interactive 75-minute session, we address the growing strain on HR teams managing accommodation and leave requests that seem to have no clear endpoint. With increased enforcement and expanded employee protections, informal or inconsistent practices are no…
Program Summary In this instructor-led 75-minute session, we break down what has changed in enforcement strategy and what HR teams are being asked to produce when investigators call. As agencies coordinate more closely and rely on data-driven targeting, informal or…
If you’re planning holiday celebrations for your workplace, remember this: Make them inclusive. Many employees look forward to celebrating the holiday season with their colleagues, friends and leaders in some way. But most of your employees come from different backgrounds,…
Program Summary In our interactive instructor-led 90-minute event, you will learn how the sweeping regulatory changes taking effect for 2026, including the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, will fundamentally reshape your employee handbook requirements. With federal agencies…
Workplace investigations are among HR’s most difficult tasks, especially when harassment allegations are involved. Yet one serious risk often goes unnoticed: The risk of a defamation claim from the accused employee. A decision from a federal court in Ohio offers…
Understanding the distinction between an Employee Handbook and an HR Policy & Procedures Manual is paramount to ensuring compliance with changing federal and state regulations, laws, and statutes. Moreover, it serves as a robust defense against claims of discrimination, wrongful…
Overemployed and Polyworking: These aren't just moonlighting trends. They're more like daylighting -- remote employees working two (or more!) full-time jobs at the same time. Some call the trend Overemployed. Some call it Polyworking. Either way, it presents concerns and…
What does it mean to dress professionally, and does it really matter anymore? Those are loaded questions … the kinds that spark fury in one corner and apathy in another. Dress Code Answers Not Simple And while it might seem…
The latest workplace shooting in Manhattan puts workplace safety -- and HR's responsibilities -- in the forefront. Again. Hopefully, you never face a similar tragedy in your workplace, but unfortunately, workplace violence and deaths are on the rise, and employee…
ICE raids are becoming a reality for more and more employers. Understanding what to do (or not do) when ICE shows up at your door is critical. In our interactive, instructor-led 90-minute event, you will learn how to prepare for,…
For every company that has decided to bring its workforce back to the office (think: Amazon, Dell, JPMorgan and Zoom), another has doubled down on a hybrid or completely remote workplace model. Companies in the latter group spend a lot…
As the temperature rises across the country, so can the incidences of heat-related illness, especially for employees in higher-risk professions. HR will want to help employees prevent heat exhaustion, dehydration, heat stress, heat stroke and other ailments that come with…
There’s an increased focus on organizational culture, and specifically on workplace incivility, in business today. The best explanation of an organization’s culture is “the daily behaviors experienced by its employees, partners, and customers.” Your company culture influences every person, process,…
Gaslighting at work happens day in and day out. The most dangerous thing about gaslighting is that it’s hidden. Most people don’t realize it’s happening to them. And co-workers who might witness it usually can’t see it happening either. And…
In our interactive, instructor-led 60-minute event, you’ll learn how to confidently navigate the legal gray areas of managing a remote workforce by staying compliant with evolving ADA, OSHA, FMLA, and wage & hour laws. With more employees continuing to work…
