There have been over 240 mass shootings nationwide in 2022 so far – more shootings than days of the year. Many of these shootings involve workplace violence. For instance, four of the victims in the recent Buffalo shooting were employees
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The HR Defense blog, published by Akerman LLP, focuses on legal developments and compliance issues related to human resources and employment law. It covers topics such as visa policies affecting workforce management, enforcement priorities of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employee leave laws including safe and sick time requirements, and the legal implications of using artificial intelligence in hiring practices. The blog addresses regulatory changes, litigation risks, and practical guidance for employers to navigate complex HR legal landscapes, including immigration, discrimination, workplace accommodations, and emerging technology compliance.
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The Boss is Watching – But Many States Impose Requirements for Surveillance at Work
By Akerman Law
With the rise of remote work, employers are increasingly considering measures to monitor employee’s work, whether for security purposes, or to monitor productivity. But employers take note: some states are starting to weigh in by passing laws that limit employer…
The NLRB is Actively Using the Strongest Weapon in its Arsenal – Quick Injunctions
By Ryan Krone
Last year we warned that the NLRB pendulum was swinging pro-union, but even we could not have predicted just how swiftly the pendulum swing would happen. In the past year alone, General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo of the National Labor…
Keep Cool: OSHA Targeting Heat-Related Injuries in the Workplace
By Akerman Law
Last year was the deadliest weather year in a decade for the contiguous United States, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and climatologists predict that 2022 will be the hottest year on record. Employers should pay particular attention…
It’s All Over but the Crying: Damages for Emotional Injuries Not Available Under Certain Anti-Discrimination Statutes
By Danya Blair
Healthcare facilities and other entities receiving federal financial assistance can breathe a little easier after a U.S. Supreme Court decision issued last week barring the recovery of emotional damages for certain discrimination claims.…
Work From Home – SOS! Post-Pandemic Legal Hazards
The pandemic has revolutionized the workplaces and remote workforces will almost certainly survive the end of the pandemic. A Gallup poll last fall indicated that 61 percent of workers expect to work remotely at least part of the time in…
Employee Terminations: Breaking Up is Hard to Do
By Akerman Law
Firing an employee can be much like breaking up with a significant other– stressful, messy, and awkward. No one wants to be the “bad guy,” and oftentimes it feels kinder to sugarcoat the facts rather than telling an employee the…
When Can An Employer Require Fitness-For-Duty Exams?
Employers with fitness-for-duty exam requirements for employees returning from medical leaves should take note of a recent decision by a federal court in Massachusetts. In that case, the Court considered whether requiring every employee returning from an extended leave to…
Unsuccessful Union Election? Employers Might Still Be Ordered to Engage in Collective Bargaining
Employers with a workforce seeking to unionize may soon be ordered to bargain even without a union election (or potentially, even if the employer won the election)—if the NLRB’s General Counsel succeeds in resurrecting a 50-year-old legal framework called the…
With U.S. Troops Heading to Europe, Employers Should Revisit Military Leave Policies
In the wake of the recent Ukraine invasion, more U.S. troops are being deployed to Europe to support NATO countries. Among these are members of the National Reserve and National Guard, who typically maintain civilian jobs throughout the year, but…