Ryan Ellis

Welcome to the Human Resources blog for Fortune 500 Company! Today’s post is about an appeals court ruling that upheld the firing of a trainee who did not complete basic operator training and therefore could not satisfactorily perform the job for which he was hired. The ruling serves as an important reminder to employers that […]

A Vendor Pushed Religion at a Work Dinner Recently, I had a situation with a vendor that pushed religion on me and a colleague at a work dinner. Let’s call him Sam. We were traveling out of state to visit this vendor, and on the first night the vendor’s head of sales, Bill, decided to

Maxwell: An Innovative HR Technology Startup Making Better Workplaces Maxwell is one of the 2023 SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup finalists, and it has certainly earned its place among the best of the best. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Maxwell is an innovative HR technology startup that is making waves in the industry by creating better

How to Update Benefits Policies to Better Support Indigenous Workers Indigenous workers are a valuable part of the global workforce, yet they often face unique challenges in the workplace. Indigenous workers may face discrimination, a lack of access to resources, and cultural barriers. It is the responsibility of employers to ensure that their workplace is

Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Steady The weekly jobless claims report is an important economic indicator for assessing the health of the labor market. This week, the U.S. Department of Labor released its report for the week ending May 27, which showed a slight increase of 2,000 from the previous week. This is the second week

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently proposed a pilot program for small employers to remotely verify I-9 forms. This news has the potential to drastically change how Human Resources (HR) professionals across the country manage I-9 compliance. Remotely verifying I-9s is beneficial for both employers and employees because it streamlines the onboarding process

Introduction California is one of the states that provide higher standards when it comes to evaluating the enforceability of arbitration agreements. In recent decisions, California’s Court of Appeal has examined the legal standard for determining unconscionability in these agreements. As Human Resources professionals, it is important to understand the underlying principles behind these recent rulings

Capture What Employees Know Before They Leave the Company As a Human Resources executive of a fortune 500 company, one of my most important responsibilities is to ensure that my organization is leveraging the knowledge and expertise of its employees. When an employee leaves the company, it is critically important to capture as much of

The West Coast port operators and the union for dockworkers have finally reached a bargaining agreement after prolonged negotiations and a slowdown in work from some of the dockworkers. This agreement marks a significant milestone in the on-going labor dispute between the two sides, and it signals the end of a difficult period for the

Workplace Violence Prevention Rules are Coming for California Employers As the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) moves closer to finalizing its workplace violence prevention standard applicable to general industry, a new legislative proposal is looming that could mandate far-reaching workplace violence prevention requirements for California employers. It’s no secret that workplace violence