


Weekend Roundup: HR professionals, Pre-Employment Drug Testing, Employer Liability Shield
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. In recent news, the GOP is proposing an...
Weekend Roundup: PPP, Chief Human Resource Officer, Hiring an Expert
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...
Weekend Roundup: Chicago’s Retaliation Order, Drug Testing Policy, Reopening Offices
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. Studies show that during a national crisis, substance abuse increases, hence...
Weekend Roundup: Little Fires Everywhere and Background Checks, Pregnancy Laws, McDonald’s Compliance
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...