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In this week’s Weekend Roundup, we learn some tips on how to be a more inclusive leader. Take a look at some clarification for taxes on excess pay at tax-exempt organizations and discover if getting arrested at a protest will show on a background check. Click the headlines below to learn more.

In this week’s Weekend Roundup, we take a look at the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that protects workers from job discrimination based on their sexual orientation or expression. In other news, a few tips for conducting performance reviews—remotely.

KRESS observes Juneteenth, June 19 as a holiday in honor of African American history and culture. This day represents freedom, achievement, respect for all cultures, and pride.

As states begin allowing businesses to reopen, employers are having to map out the best tactics to reopen their office in a safe and timely manner. Here’s some tips to guide employers and HR professionals. • Phasing:

In this week’s Weekend Roundup, we take a look at how the coronavirus is changing the way HR professionals work. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended the pre-employment drug-testing waiver.

This week, President Trump signed a law easing the regulations of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. Recently, chief human resource officers are having a moment leading various companies. Here’s a look at some helpful tips for hiring an expert that gets the job done.

In this week’s Weekend Roundup, the City of Chicago has passed a COVID-19 anti-retaliation ordinance to protect employees who obey public health orders or their healthcare provider.

In this week’s Weekend Roundup, Hulu’s series Little Fires Everywhere starring Reese Witherspoon and Karee Washington take liberties with employee background checks. Vanderbilt law professor, Jennifer Shinall takes a look at legislation designed to protect pregnant employees.

In this week’s Weekend Roundup, most NYC employers cannot drug test job candidates for marijuana use. The House of Representatives passed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, or the HEROES Act, with a laundry list of priorities meant to stabilize the economy.

In this week’s Weekend Roundup, we take a look at some of the best practices to implement and potential legal issues before reopening businesses. As employers flock to reopen, they need to bear in mind the potential litigation that may ensue.

In this week’s Weekend Roundup, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has revised guidelines that employers can screen employees for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In this week’s Weekend Roundup, the often zero public visibility job as a risk manager has become a hot commodity in the workforce.  Employers having to guard employee privacy for those who test positive for the coronavirus and learn to protect their colleagues.