HR Learning Center: Blog

HR COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS BANNING NATURAL HAIRSTYLE DISCRIMINATION

Posted by Melissa Fleischer, Esq. on Mar 4th 2020

Employment discrimination is prohibited by both federal and state law and most of us are quite familiar with the protected classes such as race, national origin, religion, sex, etc. However, prote … read more
​Understanding the Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court Ruling

​Understanding the Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court Ruling

Posted by Melissa Fleischer, Esq. and Jess Cocomazzi on Jul 18th 2018

On June 4th, 2018 one of the most important Supreme Court cases regarding rights forthe LGBTQ community was decided. Stemming from a 2012 incident involving the denial of awedding cake to a same-sex c … read more
2016 REQUIRED EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK UPDATES

2016 REQUIRED EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK UPDATES

Posted by Melissa Fleischer, Esq. on Feb 1st 2016

As we start the New Year, employers would be wise to conduct an audit of their employee handbooks to make sure they are up-to-date and legally compliant.  What are some of the top issues you will … read more
How You Can Stay on Top of HR Compliance Issues

How You Can Stay on Top of HR Compliance Issues

Posted by Melissa Fleischer, Esq. on Oct 16th 2015

The HR world constantly changes at all levels, including federal, state, and city ordinances. HR managers, especially those that work for small businesses, often have a hard time keeping up with chang … read more