Landmark COVID ruling roils commercial leasing bar
Commercial leasing attorneys have been awaiting judicial clarification on the impact state-ordered shutdowns have on a business’s obligation to pay rent since the COVID pandemic hit early last year. That wait is over — at least in terms of one Massachusett's judge’s take on the issue.
Update HR policies to handle workplace complaints
Every employer should coordinate with the company’s human resources department or an external consultant to review current policies. Putting your internal complaint policies down in writing helps clarify employee expectations, lets employees know they have a voice, and ensures consistency.
Employers face COVID-19 vaccine questions
Per the EEOC guidelines, any COVID-19 vaccine that has been approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration is not a medical exam under the Americans with Disabilities Act. That means it can be administered by an employer or administration by a third party can be required.
Having ‘hard conversations’ about diversity at work can be challenging and transforming
How can diversity, equity and inclusion policies, known as DEI, transform from one-time reactive moments in recent history to a sustainable, long-haul movement aimed at genuine changes in recruiting, hiring and retaining a broad and diverse workforce from anywhere, and everywhere.
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