Ryan Ellis

It’s an unfortunate but inevitable reality that HR professionals and other management officials are sometimes powerless when it comes to resolving workplace conflicts. The latest update to a story we highlighted a few weeks ago only serves to further illustrate this point, as the original letter-writer is still stuck dealing with a awkward situation at […]

Pay Grew Again, But Slower, in Second Quarter The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released its latest report on compensation and wages for the second quarter of the year. In it, the BLS noted that wages had grown again for the quarter, but at a slower pace than in the first quarter. At

Ask HR: Can Workers Display Political Signs in Their Workstations? The issue of whether or not employees can display political signs in their workstations is a hot topic in the Human Resources world today. It is a question that has been asked by many HR professionals, especially during election season. But before we answer this

Employee Who Sought to Tape-Record Meetings Loses ADA Claim As a Human Resources executive of a fortune 500 company, I understand the need to effectively manage difficult situations in the workplace. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled on a case involving the denial of an employee’s request to tape-record meetings. This case

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that private businesses with religious convictions can be exempt from antidiscrimination laws that protect LGBTQ+ workers. This ruling has created a great deal of controversy, as many feel that it could potentially open the door to discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in the

Recent changes to federal law have given banks and credit unions more freedom when it comes to hiring people with criminal histories. This is a welcome change, as it makes it easier for those with a criminal record to find employment. However, it is important to note that these changes do not give banks and

The California health care industry is about to get a major wage boost. On October 13, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law that will significantly raise the minimum wage for nearly all health care employees in the state, both hourly and salaried. This is a big step forward for the state’s health care workers,

NLRB: Unfair Labor Practice Charges, Union Representation Petitions on the Rise The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently reported a surge in the filing of unfair labor practice charges and union representation petitions, with a notable increase from FY 2022. The NLRB, which helps enforce the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), is charged with protecting

It’s not news that employees of a company must abide by the rules set forth in their employment contracts. However, it is important to note that when an employee breaches one or more of these contractual obligations, they may face serious consequences. The case of two former employees of a Florida provider of Autism treatment

The idea of budgeting for pay raises in 2024 is a hot topic of discussion for HR professionals around the world. With the tight labor market and inflationary pressures lingering, employers are looking to continue competitive pay hikes for employees in the coming year. That said, the aggressiveness of raises may be starting to cool,