August 19, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Effective and Efficient Investigations in the Modern WorkplaceRecent data shows that employees are more empowered than ever to file workplace complaints following the #MeToo movement, heightened interest in conduct issues from governmental and regulatory bodies, and numerous high-profile cases appearing in the media.
By Camille Bryant
7 minute read
March 04, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Employers' DEI Takeaways From the NFL Discrimination CaseDiversity initiatives can help "bridge the gap" between an employer's stated goals for inclusion, but implementing such initiatives requires careful thought and consideration.
By Camille Bryant
8 minute read
December 29, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Employers' Year-End Bias Check: Discrimination in Performance Reviews and EEOC UpdatesEmployers should stay abreast of changing regulations and trends in order to encourage the best performance from their employees.
By Magdalen Blessey Bickford, Camille Bryant and Christine Tenley
6 minute read
December 22, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Employers' Year-End Bias Check: Discrimination in Performance Reviews and EEOC UpdatesWith new COVID and AI-related guidance from the EEOC in recent months, employers have a lot to consider heading into 2022.
By Magdalen Blessey Bickford, Camille Bryant and Christine Tenley
7 minute read
September 20, 2021 | Pro Mid Market
Delta Déjà Vu: What's Changed (or Not) About COVID Vaccinations in the Workplace?Before implementing a mandatory vaccination policy, it is critical that employers develop a strategy to address several key areas of consideration. The strategy should include risk assessment, the development of clearly defined policies, protocols for collecting documentation, processes for reviewing exemption requests, and processes for employees who lie about their vaccination status.
By Camille Bryant
6 minute read
August 27, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Delta Déjà Vu: What's Changed (or Not) About COVID Vaccinations in the Workplace?Many employers are now revisiting plans to implement COVID-19 vaccination policies. Employers may encourage and mandate that employees receive the COVID-19 vaccination, subject to the exceptions provided for employees with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and sincerely held religious beliefs under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII).
By Camille Bryant
6 minute read
November 13, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Automating HR Functions in Education: AI in SchoolsWith the continued rise of AI, this article highlights three key legal issues that school administrators should be mindful of from a human resources perspective.
By Camille Bryant
7 minute read
September 23, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Is Political Speech Free Speech in the School Setting?With a particularly contentious election season at fever pitch, many school administrators long for an educational atmosphere completely void of potentially controversial speech, but a quick glance at the First Amendment should quash dreams of being able to prohibit all political speech in the school setting.
By Mag Bickford, Camille Bryant and Kathy Conklin
8 minute read