November 9, 2021
On November 4, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2021-61 announcing cost-of-living adjustments affecting dollar limits for pension plans and other retirement-related items for […]
November 8, 2021
On Saturday, November 6, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals placed a temporary hold on the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring COVID vaccination or testing […]
November 5, 2021
OSHA has released its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring COVID vaccination or testing for employees of employers with 100 or more employees. Employers must start following […]
November 4, 2021
We recommend you not ask an employee if they’re pregnant and, instead, wait for them to inform you. With few exceptions, employers may not inquire about […]
November 2, 2021
Many Americans get their first job working at a fast-food chain. You may have been one of them. If so, you probably remember your first day. […]
October 31, 2021
Editor’s note: We never stop thinking about HR, even when we’re watching movies or reading novels. We just can’t help wondering about what HR and compliance […]
October 26, 2021
Although the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been on the books for decades, people who have disabilities are more likely to be unemployed compared to […]
October 21, 2021
In general, concerted activity takes place when employees act as a group (in concert) for their mutual aid or protection. This includes activities like discussing the […]
October 19, 2021
Our definition of disability comes from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). According to the ADA, an individual with a disability is a person who: Has […]
October 14, 2021
The President’s COVID-19 Action Plan On September 9, 2021, President Biden released his COVID-19 Action Plan requiring all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure […]
October 12, 2021
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to employers with 15 or more employees. Despite its broad coverage, there’s a lot of confusion about what the […]
October 7, 2021
Our Senior Legal Analyst, Kara Govro, JD, SPHR, recently delivered a powerful webinar: “4 Critical Policies to Have in Your Workplace This Year.” She highlighted not […]
April 1, 2022
Even in a solitary game like careers, teamwork and cooperation are keys to success. Challenge can be its own reward for teams, employees, and Tarnished alike. […]
April 8, 2022
Safety cultures aren’t something you can create by just writing a check. They take dedication, time, and commitment. In fact, a successful safety culture also depends […]
April 12, 2022
People love animals. Pet ownership in the US is at historic highs. Workers viewed pets in the workplace as a big perk before the pandemic, and […]
April 14, 2022
Workplace investigations are a common necessity for many reasons—from harassment to conduct-related issues. Knowing how to conduct a thorough fact-finding exercise is key for reducing the […]