Opinion

Final Rule Arrives For New Federal Pregnancy Discrimination Law

The final rule and interpretative guidance for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is issued and becomes effective June 18, 2024. Leslie Zieren provides an overview.
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Ask Jack: Are My Employees Quitting Their Day Earlier?

Are your employees calling it quits earlier and earlier on some days? Jack examines and explains why some employers may need to adapt.
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Project Safe Childhood: Eighteen Years Of Protecting Minors From Exploitation

Recent efforts by state and federal law enforcement lead to the prosecution of two child predators. Read about the cases and the decades-old initiative at work.
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Articles

Reasonable Suspicion And Reporting Child Pornography To Law Enforcement

A man, convicted of online exploitation of more than 100 minors, exploited the targets into producing sexually explicit images. Learn about reporting crimes against children.
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Rumors Create Suspicions Of Student Sexual Abuse: What Is The Proper Response?

A high school student sued the school district, alleging it failed to protect her from sexual abuse by a coach. What signs of possible perpetrators should school staff know??
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Is Force Needed To Get Employees Back To The Office? You Make The Call

Many employers have become more punitive in requiring employees to work in-office at least some days. Has your organization? You make the call and join the conversation.
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Office Romances That Become Unwelcome Create Litigation Risk For Public Employers

A county pays nearly a million dollars to resolve a sexual harassment allegation involving a romance gone bad. Read what steps can lower liability risk.
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