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Hair Discrimination: The New Protected Class and What Employers Need to Know to Stay Ahead

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Abigail Green — No Comments ↓

As employers know, they must keep an eye on the ever-changing landscape of employment discrimination laws. One of the more recent developments in this arena is the passage of laws banning discrimination based on hairstyles or textures commonly associated with…

HR Investigations Pay Dividends: A Healthier Workplace and Protection in Court

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Jake Rubinstein — No Comments ↓

Many HR professionals spend a significant amount of time investigating employee complaints and, depending on the outcome of these investigations, implementing corrective measures to halt and prevent bad behavior in the workplace. Some within an organization (usually not the HR…

Posted in Human Resources, Investigations

HR Headaches is a blog for Human Resources professionals, business owners, and in-house counsel to get the latest news, analysis and tips in the area of labor and employment law. Every day there are new court decisions, agency interpretations, and regulations which affect the workplace, making it difficult, if not impossible, for many employers to keep current. HR Headaches is dedicated to providing information in a practical, no-nonsense manner to help employers avoid legal disputes and keep policies up to date.