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Can I Drug Test My Employees? Avoiding Holiday Backlash with Random Testing

Can I Drug Test My Employees? Avoiding Holiday Backlash with Random Testing


The festive season is often filled with joy, celebrations, and, unfortunately, an increase in substance abuse. For employers, HR professionals, and small business owners, this period can lead to significant challenges in maintaining a safe and productive workplace.

Weekend Roundup: FLSA Overtime, Marijuana Laws in Illinois, Employment Laws

Weekend Roundup: FLSA Overtime, Marijuana Laws in Illinois, Employment Laws


The Department of Labor’s update to the Fair Labor Standards Act became effective January 1 for overtime pay. Is your company overlooking this new rule? In other headlines, using marijuana in Illinois may be legal, however employers still have the right to fire employees who partake.

New Year, New Laws. Are you ready?

New Year, New Laws. Are you ready?


As we leap into the new year, there are at least two dozen new employment laws going into effect as of January 1. Here is a look at some employment laws that can affect your company.

Weekend Roundup: Pre-employment Drug Testing, Best Time to Job Hunt, New Laws

Weekend Roundup: Pre-employment Drug Testing, Best Time to Job Hunt, New Laws


Some Nevada employers can no longer require marijuana pre-employment drug testing due to state law. January is one of the best times of the year to look for a new job. As January 1 rolled in, so did some new employment laws. Click the headlines below to learn more.

Weekend Roundup: Weeding through Illinois, Vetting Hiring Managers, HR Trends

Weekend Roundup: Weeding through Illinois, Vetting Hiring Managers, HR Trends


In the final installment of the Weekend Roundup of 2019, employers are “freaking out” as recreational marijuana use will become legal on January 1. The tables have turned and hiring managers and they’re being vetted by job candidates.

Weekend Roundup: Uber and Sexual Harassment, Crunch Time, Suicide at Work

Weekend Roundup: Uber and Sexual Harassment, Crunch Time, Suicide at Work


In this week’s Weekend Roundup, Uber has agreed to pay $4.4 million for sexual-harassment claims from 2014—2017. In other headlines, the Harvard Business Review shares some helpful tips for motivating colleagues during the holiday crunch time.

Weekend Roundup: Sexual Harassment, Help Wanted for Queen Elizabeth, HR and Voice Recognition

Weekend Roundup: Sexual Harassment, Help Wanted for Queen Elizabeth, HR and Voice Recognition


In this week’s headlines, the American Association of University Women reports on the economic impact of sexual harassment on women and its long-term effects. Across the pond, Queen Elizabeth seeks a social media director on LinkedIn.

Weekend Roundup: Chipotle Pays $95,000, Delta Discrimination Suit, and Legal Issue for AI

Weekend Roundup: Chipotle Pays $95,000, Delta Discrimination Suit, and Legal Issue for AI


Fast-food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill is issuing a $95,000 settlement to a former employee in an EEOC harassment and retaliation lawsuit. A former Delta Airlines flight attendant is suing the airline for wrongful termination because of age discrimination.

Weekend Roundup: 2020 Health Forms, Illegal Hires, Corporate Culture

Weekend Roundup: 2020 Health Forms, Illegal Hires, Corporate Culture


Are you ready for the Affordable Care Act mandated by the IRS?

HR Housekeeping 101

HR Housekeeping 101


As the holiday season begins this is the perfect time to do a little HR housekeeping before the start of the new year. Remember, organization is the foundation to everything and your future-HR self will thank you. • Generate a 2020 calendar:

’Tis The Season for Human Resource Holiday Headaches

’Tis The Season for Human Resource Holiday Headaches


The holiday season is a time to celebrate and spend time with family and loved ones. However, for human resources it can be a total nightmare. Before the family quality time begins, let’s take a look at how to avoid holiday HR issues.

Don’t Be the City of Chicago and Get Your FMLA Together!

Don’t Be the City of Chicago and Get Your FMLA Together!


The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), a labor law that states employers provide employees with job-protected and unpaid leave for qualified family and medical reasons, was signed into law February 3, 1993, more than two decades ago.  Since then, amendments have been made.

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