HR Works 121: How Rewards Can Prevent Layoffs in a Crisis
The early effects of the pandemic on the workforce saw many businesses close, and many others take extreme measures to survive, including downsizing, cutting pay, and reducing or eliminating benefits....
18 Aug 202037min
HR Works COVID-19 Update: Avoiding Discrimination Lawsuits While Addressing the Pandemic
Unfortunately, COVID-19 has invited a new wave of discrimination, particularly against pregnant women, employees over the age of 65, and those of Chinese or Asian heritage. There are other issues as w...
14 Aug 202030min
HR Works COVID-19 Update: Wage and Hour Lawsuits on the Rise
Last time on HR Works COVID-19 Update we began to explore the many new types of wage and hour lawsuits that might be coming your way in light of the pandemic. This week we'll hear from a lawyer that s...
7 Aug 202014min
HR Works 120: COVID-19 Testing Realities, Limitations, and Plans for Employers
This episode strives to answer one important question: can COVID-19 testing play an effective role in bringing workers back to the workplace? New information and data about the disease are available e...
4 Aug 202045min
HR Works COVID-19 Update: When the Pandemic Creates Wage and Hour Violations
Imagine this: your employees have been working with a wage cut for the last few months. But there is good news! Your business has recovered enough for you to restore their pay. Not only that, but you ...
31 Jul 202018min
HR Works Podcast COVID-19 Update: COVID and Anti-Body Testing, Masks, and Temperature Checks
Last week we began to explore employer liability when it comes to COVID-19-related issues. Today we are going to dive in a little deeper, and answer some very important questions like can you force em...
24 Jul 202020min
HR Works 119: Supporting Single Mothers of Color
While the pandemic has influenced every worker in the united states, it has not done so evenly. Already there are serious differences between essential workers who stay on the front lines and those wh...
21 Jul 202043min
HR Works COVID-19 Update: Will Due Diligence Help Employers Win COVID-Related Lawsuits?
As the landscape of work changes, so will the landscape of employment law. Across our nation, some states are closing down while others are opening up. That creates a lot of variability in how employe...
17 Jul 202010min
