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Lizzo Lawsuit – Former Dancers Suing for (Alleged) Harassment and Creating a Hostile Work Environment

Lizzo, the pop icon and Grammy-award-winning singer known for body-positivity, was sued in a California Court by three former back-up singers for claims including harassment based on sex, religion, race, and disability, along with assault and false imprisonment.According to the…

Part II: Some Frequently Asked Questions, and Answers, about Employee Tuition Assistance Plans

The questions below are frequently asked by employers when designing or considering modifications to a Section 127 Tuition Assistance Program. Check out Part I – Back to School: Tax Benefits of Offering Tuition Payment Assistance – of this series to…

Turn Your Camera On – Live Video Review Approved for I-9 Document Review

Effective August 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will allow certain employers to virtually review the documents that an employee presents for verification of identity and employment eligibility as part of the I-9 process.  This is a significant…

Back to School (Part I): Tax Benefits of Offering Tuition Payment Assistance

Many employers offer assistance to employees to cover tuition and other educational expenses (costs of books, supplies, etc.) as a stand-out benefit in a competitive labor market. While this certainly provides incentives to prospective applicants and employees, it also may…

Hollywood Actors’ and Writers’ Strikes: Why They Matter

The recent actors’ strike and ongoing writers’ strike (which includes my nephew, Stephen Colbert’s lead writer) are additional visible signals of labor’s renewed popularity and power. Seventy-one percent of Americans view unions favorably, the highest rating since the Gallup Organization began…

Diversity, Days Off, and Design: Takeaways from our latest webinar

Thank you for joining us for Diversity, Days Off and Design! If you weren't able to join us (or would like to share the webinar with colleagues), you can access the recording and webinar slides here. Here are three key takeaways…