Seven States: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia, mandate Sexual Harassment Training for some or all private-sector employers and employees. An additional four states: Colorado, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont, “encourage” but do not require training. For the remaining 39 states, anti-harassment training is considered a “best practice.”

Have you ever started a new job and felt completely lost on the first day? Starting a new job can be exciting, but it can also be very stressful and overwhelming. Assigning a workplace buddy who can help ease someone’s transition into a new role can be very beneficial for all involved.

The U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) introduced the 80/20 rule in 1988 which stated that an employee was no longer a “tipped employee” when they spent more than 20% of their time in a workweek performing side work. After litigation and court opinions in the subsequent years, the DOL began dismantling the 80/20 rule in 2018. The DOL issued a rule in December 2020 which would have done away with the 80/20 rule. However, the DOL withdrew this rule prior to its effective date and in June 2021 issued a proposal to strengthen the 80/20 rule. The final rule has been published.

Veterans Day

Today, the modern workforce recognizes the importance of mental and physical health, no longer tolerating a stark separation between work and wellness. Subsequently, many companies have begun to explore employee wellness.