Ryan Ellis

Introduction: Employers of all sizes have faced legal challenges over alleged wage and hour infractions. Recently, major convenience store chain 7-Eleven has settled a lawsuit for $1.2 million over claims that it required employees to work without providing enough meal or rest breaks in violation of California labor laws. This case is a reminder to […]

Grocery Delivery Drivers Sue Over Alleged Wage and Hour Infractions In recent news, delivery drivers for Weee!, a large online grocer based in Fremont, Calif., filed a class-action lawsuit alleging numerous types of wage and hour infractions. This lawsuit and associated media attention have raised the question of how employers are expected to treat their

Welcome fellow HR professionals to my blog! Today, I’m going to talk about the recent updates from California to regulate the use of AI and other data-driven statistical processes in making consequential decisions, particularly related to employment. As many of you know, the use of AI and data-driven statistical processes in the workplace has become

It is no surprise that in today’s day and age, employers are met with an array of complex legal challenges in the hiring and employment process. One such challenge is the consideration of sealed convictions in employment decisions. The New York Legislature recently passed the Clean Slate Act, which, if signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul,

Creating a people-centered organization is a top priority for many companies. But just thinking about the idea is one thing; actually bringing it to life is another. To ensure that your organization is focused on people, not just on profits, it’s important to implement the right strategies. The key is to design an organization that

The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a decision in a case that has important implications for how federal agencies can regulate businesses. The case, Georgia-Pacific West, Inc. v. Environmental Protection Agency, involved the EPA’s attempt to regulate a company’s process for disposing of certain hazardous waste. The company challenged the EPA’s authority to regulate

My Former Boss Won’t Leave Me Alone It’s a common predicament: you leave a particular job and your former boss won’t stop making contact. The situation can be awkward, uncomfortable, and even downright annoying. It’s not often easy to know when and how to handle a situation like this, especially if you don’t want to

Weekly Jobless Claims Rise: What Employers Need to Know The news of a 21,000-person increase in workers filing for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Mar. 4 is disheartening and concerning. For the past seven weeks, initial jobless claims had remained below 200,000, and this week’s increase signals a potential shift in the labor

“Open Thread – May 26-27, 2023” Welcome to the Friday Open Thread! My name is Alison Green, and I’m an experienced HR professional with years of experience in the field. On this blog post, I’m offering an open forum for discussion and advice on any work-related questions you may have. This is a perfect opportunity

As part of your job as a Human Resources executive, you often come across situations which can be difficult to navigate both from a legal and personal perspective. This blog post is devoted to discussing the delicate subject of having one’s partner undergo a background check for your work assignment and answering related questions. We