Business Management Daily

11/20/2025

🙏 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 — 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄

⚠️ The EEOC is showing zero leniency when employers deny religious accommodation requests — and high-dollar settlements are becoming routine. New guidance now expands what counts as reasonable, from flexible scheduling to even month-long remote work during certain holy periods. And with recent cases spanning major religions, minor faiths, and even personalized belief systems, determining what’s protected has become significantly more complex.

🧭 That’s why we’re hosting 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥: 𝘈 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘢𝘱 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴, led by employment law attorney Anniken Davenport, on Tuesday, December 2 at 1:00 p.m. EST. She’ll walk you through assessing sincerity, documenting undue burden, managing conflicting beliefs, and avoiding the legal traps employers are increasingly falling into.

💬 What’s the toughest religious accommodation challenge your team has faced recently?

🔗 Sign up for the webinar here: https://training2.businessmanagementdaily.com/religious-accommodations-webinar/?campaigncode=4277WL

11/20/2025

🎥 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗛𝗥 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿?

Check out this quick video to hear one attendee’s why—just one of many reasons you’ll want to join us in 2026!

💼 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘭𝘢𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦
Join us 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟴–𝟭𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘀 for expert-led sessions, SHRM/HRCI credits, and practical guidance on the employment law challenges shaping HR in 2026.

🎤 𝘜𝘯𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺𝘴
Hear directly from leading employment law experts from firms like Ogletree, Littler, Foley, Quarles, Bradley, Kemp Smith and more—one of the most unique advantages LEAP offers.

📌 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥?
Register for LEAP 2026 here: https://www.theleapconference.com/

11/19/2025

📌 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀

💼 If your role touches HR law, you’ve likely seen your fair share of hefty legal bills — and you know how fast small errors can add up.

👀 Even the best law firms make mistakes. Different attorneys, support staff, and timekeepers all touching the same matter means more room for discrepancies… and a bigger opportunity for you to protect your organization’s bottom line.

💡 A careful review of each invoice isn’t just good housekeeping — it’s a strategic move that demonstrates real financial stewardship.

📊 Here are some of the most common (and costly) billing issues to watch for, as highlighted in our latest content:

• Overtime charges that weren’t necessary

• Factual discrepancies in hours or who performed the work

• Duplication of effort among multiple attorneys

• “Learning time” billed at your expense

• Vague task descriptions that hide how time was spent

• Simple math errors that inflate the final total

🔍 A sharp, consistent review process ensures your organization only pays for what it should — and nothing more.

#️⃣ Looking for the full breakdown? Check out the graphic in the post.

11/18/2025

😊 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗣-𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿

📅 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘓𝘢𝘸 𝘜𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦: 𝘒𝘦𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘈𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘌𝘈𝘗 2026

Thursday, November 20 at 1:00 p.m. EST

Register here: https://training2.businessmanagementdaily.com/leap-preview-webinar/?campaigncode=4273WL

⚖️ Regulations are shifting fast—and staying compliant is more challenging than ever. From overlapping federal, state and local laws to a surge in costly workplace disputes, HR teams and employers are navigating a legal environment that changes by the week.

🛂 Add in aggressive immigration enforcement, rising litigation costs, and growing uncertainty around how to conduct practical, defensible workplace investigations, and it’s clear: 2026 compliance priorities will look very different.

🎯 Join this 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘, 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁-𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 webinar for a clear, practical preview of the biggest legal trends shaping the year ahead. Our employment law experts will break down emerging developments and share actionable steps you can apply immediately to help protect your organization.

🎟️ You’ll also get a first look at what’s ahead at LEAP 2026, returning 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟴–𝟭𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘀 with 30+ sessions led by top employment lawyers and experts.

🎤 Meet your presenters (and 2026 LEAP speakers):

• Joseph Beachboard, Founder, Beachboard Consulting

• Kathy Perkins, Founder, Kathy Perkins LLC Workplace Law & Mediation

• Chris Thomas, Partner, Holland & Hart LLP

• Philip A. Miscimarra, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and former NLRB Chairman

🎲 Ready to dive deeper? LEAP 2026 will deliver nationally recognized sessions, hands-on workshops, credits, networking, and direct access to attorneys from the country’s top employment law firms—all designed to help HR professionals and managers stay prepared.

📍 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟴–𝟭𝟬 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘀

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11/17/2025

✨ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘀?

☕ A big thank-you to Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP for sponsoring the coffee breaks throughout LEAP 2026!

We’re also excited to have John Alan Doran from Taft joining us as a speaker—bringing decades of experience counseling employers on labor and employment challenges. Taft itself is known for its modern, client-first culture and long-standing commitment to service and community impact.

🏛️ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁:

• Top-tier speakers from leading law firms across the country

• SHRM & HRCI credits for every session

• Two days of general sessions, breakouts, keynotes, and roundtables

• Pre- and post-conference workshops + Wednesday morning advanced sessions

• Networking opportunities designed to connect you with true subject-matter experts

• National recognition as a Top HR Conference by HR Dive and People Managing People

📍 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟴–𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘀

Join HR pros, managers, and leaders as we tackle today’s most pressing employment law issues—and leave with solutions you can put into action.

💬 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲? Thinking about bringing your managers? Tell us below!

🔗 Register for LEAP 2026 here: https://www.theleapconference.com/

11/14/2025

💡 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗥 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝟭𝟭/𝟭𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱)

From mental health strategy to AI adoption and the subtle signals employees send, this week’s themes all connect to one priority: supporting people through a period of rapid workplace change. Here’s your recap ⬇️

👩‍💼 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗥 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀:

🧠 Employers rethink mental health as a business strategy.
Mental health is no longer an add-on — it’s becoming core to organizational strategy. New data from Mental Health America shows that 99% of top-performing employers now embed well-being into business goals, with leaders modeling vulnerability and transparency. Companies investing in mental health see a $4 return for every $1 spent, and many are expanding flexible work, financial wellness support, and inclusive hiring practices. The message is clear: cultures that prioritize psychological safety, fairness, and belonging see stronger engagement, trust, and performance.

📉 Job cuts surpass 1 million as employers tighten belts.
October brought more than 153,000 layoffs — the highest October total in over 20 years — pushing year-to-date cuts north of 1.09 million. Cost-cutting, AI restructuring, and economic conditions are driving the surge, while hiring plans have dropped to their lowest level since 2011. For HR leaders, the priority now is workforce agility: strengthening reskilling, redeployment, and internal mobility to reduce future overcorrections and retain essential talent even as external hiring slows.

💊 Weight-loss drug price cuts may reshape employer healthcare costs.
New federal deals with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk slash prices for GLP-1 drugs and expand Medicare coverage starting in mid-2026 — potentially reshaping employer health benefit strategies. With consumer prices dropping and public coverage widening, demand for employer-sponsored access will likely rise. Broader availability could reduce long-term costs tied to diabetes and cardiovascular risk, making it critical for HR and benefits leaders to reassess plan design, cost projections, and employee expectations.

👨‍💼 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀:

🎭 Hidden at work: Why employees mask their true selves.
More than half of employees say they hide parts of who they are at work — a behavior tied to chronic stress, burnout, and lower creativity. Managers can counter this by fostering psychological safety, using personality tools like DISC to deepen understanding, and normalizing authenticity through vulnerability and regular check-ins. When employees feel safe to show up as themselves, team performance, innovation, and retention all rise.

🤖 Managers hold the key to employee AI adoption.
Only 5% of organizations report measurable ROI from generative AI — and research shows the missing link isn’t the tech itself, but managerial support. Employees who feel backed by their manager are dramatically more likely to use AI, find it useful, and feel it helps them excel. Managers can drive adoption by communicating a clear strategy, modeling use cases, offering role-specific training, and setting guardrails for responsible use.

👀 The silent signals your team members are sending.
Disengagement rarely starts loudly — it starts with quieter shifts in tone, body language, responsiveness, or motivation. With only 31% of U.S. workers engaged, early recognition is essential. Managers can intervene by checking in gently, reconnecting employees to meaning, rebuilding informal connection, and tracking patterns over time. Since 70% of the variance in engagement comes down to the manager, listening early pays major dividends.

📚 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲:
This week’s pick, “Workplace violence policies: Always check your state requirements,” breaks down the compliance basics every employer must review to stay protected and ensure employee safety.
👉 https://www.hremploymentlawadvisor.com/free/workplace-violence-policies-always-check-your-state-requirements/

📰 These insights come from my work on Managing People at Work and The HR Weekly — subscription-based newsletters that provide actionable guidance for leaders navigating today’s workplace challenges.

💬 What stood out to you this week? Share your thoughts in the comments.

11/13/2025

💻 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆

🏠 Remote and hybrid work may be the new normal—but that doesn’t mean the compliance headaches have gone away. In fact, they’ve multiplied. From timekeeping and pay issues to multi-state compliance and accommodation requests, even one remote worker can create a maze of legal requirements.

⚖️ Join employment law attorney Anniken Davenport on Wednesday, November 19 at 1:00 p.m. EST for 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘺𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘥 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦: 𝘔𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪-𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘓𝘢𝘸 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, and make sure your policies are airtight.

👩‍🏫 Anniken will walk you through your organization’s rights and responsibilities in today’s flexible work environment. You’ll learn when remote work must be granted as a reasonable accommodation (including new DOJ guidance on religious requests), how to determine which state’s laws apply, and how to stay compliant with timekeeping, expense reimbursement, and classification rules.

💬 Hybrid work may seem like a safe middle ground—but it can actually increase your risks. Discover the key steps to protect your organization, your employees, and yourself.

❓How confident are you that your remote and hybrid policies could hold up under legal scrutiny? Share your thoughts below!

📎 Register today: https://training2.businessmanagementdaily.com/remote-hybrid-webinar/?campaigncode=4271WL

11/11/2025

🧩 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀

💼 Hiring decisions are among the most consequential choices any organization makes—and one misstep can ripple across productivity, morale, and legal compliance.

⚖️ Pre-employment tests, for example, can add structure and fairness to hiring—but they also carry risk if misused. Tests must be relevant to the job, applied consistently, and regularly reviewed to ensure they don’t unintentionally discriminate under Title VII, the ADA, or the ADEA.

🕵️ Background checks also require care. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), employers must disclose, obtain consent, and use the information lawfully—and with new “ban-the-box” and credit-check limits in many states, compliance is more complex than ever.

🗣️ Even interviews can create liability if handled carelessly. Questions about age, family, religion, or health—however conversational—can violate discrimination laws. Instead, focus on job-related qualifications and essential functions.

🎯 These insights only scratch the surface. Join Scott Nelson and Kirsten Hallmark of Baker Botts for 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱: 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 on Tuesday, November 18 at 1:00 p.m. EST to explore these topics in depth. They’ll share practical, actionable strategies for keeping your hiring process compliant, consistent, and effective—from AI tools to background screening and interview protocols.

💬 What’s the toughest hiring challenge your organization faces today—compliance, efficiency, or candidate quality? Share your thoughts below!

🔗 Register here: https://training2.businessmanagementdaily.com/hiring-workshop-webinar/?campaigncode=4269WL

11/10/2025

🎰 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘀!

☕ We’re excited to share that Kemp Smith LLP will sponsor the Friday breakfast and breakout session at 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, happening April 8–10, 2026, at Paris Las Vegas.

🥐 Kick off your morning with a continental breakfast and HR roundtables, where you can grab a bite, network with peers, and join lively discussions on the latest workplace legal and HR issues led by LEAP’s expert speakers.

⚖️ A big thanks to Kemp Smith LLP—a firm with deep roots in Texas and the Southwest—for helping make this session possible. Their long-standing commitment to employment law and HR compliance aligns perfectly with LEAP’s mission to deliver practical, real-world guidance.

🌟 Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and grow alongside top HR professionals and leading employment law experts from across the nation.

🔗 Sign up for LEAP 2026 today: https://www.theleapconference.com/

11/07/2025

💡 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗥 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝟭𝟭/𝟬𝟳/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱)

From how AI is reshaping performance management to the power of gratitude and PTO, this week’s themes all center around one question: What really motivates people to give their best? Here’s a quick recap ⬇️

👩‍💼 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗥 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀:

🤖 Companies look to AI and skills to strengthen performance management. A new WTW report shows nearly half of organizations believe productivity could rise 10% or more if performance management were improved — yet only 39% think their current systems meet employee expectations. To close that gap, 37% of employers already use AI to enhance reviews, goal-setting, and feedback, with another third planning to follow. Over half (54%) now integrate “skills” into performance frameworks to better align development and pay. The takeaway: technology can’t replace human coaching, but it can make performance management clearer, fairer, and more consistent.

💬 Never underestimate the power of gratitude. Recognition shouldn’t just appear once a year on Thanksgiving. According to Gallup, only one in three employees strongly agree they received recognition in the past week — and those who don’t feel valued are twice as likely to quit within a year. Meaningful appreciation doesn’t have to cost much: extra time off, a personalized note, or public praise can do more to boost engagement than expensive perks. When gratitude becomes cultural, not seasonal, morale and retention rise together.

👨‍💼 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀:

🌴 How to build a team culture that truly supports taking time off. Nearly one in four U.S. employees didn’t take a single vacation day last year, according to FlexJobs — and 29% feel guilty when they do. That’s a burnout risk waiting to happen. My article explores how managers can model healthy boundaries, plan ahead for coverage, and treat time off as performance fuel rather than a perk. When managers normalize rest, they prevent turnover and strengthen engagement long-term.

🔄 When change backfires: Why employees aren’t buying in. Change fatigue is real. Eagle Hill Consulting found that 63% of employees faced major workplace change last year, but one in three say it wasn’t worth the disruption. Meanwhile, 62% say their manager didn’t adjust workloads to make room for adaptation. The solution? Involve employees early, test ideas in small groups, and clearly explain the “why” behind every change. When people see their input reflected in final plans, buy-in follows.

📚 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: Each week, I share one free employment law article from HR Employment Law Advisor. This week’s pick, 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 by employment law expert Anniken Davenport, outlines what every employer should include — and update — to stay compliant and protected. 👉 https://www.hremploymentlawadvisor.com/free/your-essential-employee-handbook-checklist

📰 These insights come from my work on articles for Managing People at Work and The HR Weekly — two subscription-based newsletters that deliver actionable guidance for managers and HR pros navigating today’s workplace challenges. Consider subscribing to explore these topics in full each week.

💬 What’s been on your radar this week? I’d love to hear in the comments below.

11/06/2025

🧠 𝗙𝗠𝗟𝗔 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀? 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹.

🗓️ 𝘍𝘔𝘓𝘈 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 — November 13, 2025 | 1:00–5:00 p.m. EST

🎓 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘔𝘓𝘈: 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴

😩 Does managing Family and Medical Leave Act requests ever make you want to take leave yourself? You’re not alone. The FMLA is one of the most confusing—and high-stakes—areas of HR compliance. Even a small mistake can lead to costly lawsuits, and employees have learned to play the “Friday-Monday Leave Act” game to their advantage.

💡 That’s why we created the FMLA Master Class, a half-day online training designed to help you navigate every aspect of FMLA with clarity and confidence. Led by employment law expert Anniken Davenport, this course dives deep into real-world scenarios that HR professionals face every day—from managing intermittent leave and calculating eligibility to coordinating with ADA and PWFA requirements.

📘 You’ll also learn when you can require medical certification, how to fix FMLA mistakes without penalties, and what to do when an employee’s leave request pushes the boundaries of compliance. Anniken will share practical insights you can apply immediately to strengthen your FMLA policies and protect your organization from liability.

⚠️ Since 2012, employee lawsuits claiming FMLA violations have more than tripled, many ending in million-dollar verdicts or settlements. This is one area of HR you can’t afford to get wrong.

🔗 Register for the 𝘍𝘔𝘓𝘈 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 today: https://training2.businessmanagementdaily.com/fmla-master-class

11/05/2025

📱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆? 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻.

💡 Phones are part of nearly every moment of modern work life. Without clear guidelines, it’s easy for “quick checks” to turn into productivity and security issues.

📝 If you’ve been tasked with writing or updating your company’s mobile device policy, make sure it’s both effective and realistic — one that improves focus without hurting morale.

📊 That’s why we’ve pulled together 𝟲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 — check out the graphic!

🔐 Crafting clear, fair policies not only protects company data — it also shows employees you trust them to use good judgment.

💬 How strict is your organization’s approach to phone use at work? Do you lean toward structure or flexibility?