The Supreme Court’s 2024 term has vastly altered the employment law landscape for human resources professionals. Rulings on what employees must prove to win jury awards, along with new standards making it easier for whistleblowers to prove retaliation, have even the best lawyers scrambling to keep up. And there’s new uncertainty about exactly which regulations, EEOC guidance and NLRB directives actually apply to employers now. Last term, we entered uncharted territory on affirmative action programs, religious accommodations and workers’ freedom to exercise veto power over assigned tasks. The repercussions are still hitting today.
It’s not just up to legal professionals to navigate these tricky employment issues. HR professionals need to comply with sweeping changes at the federal level to overtime rules and exempt status, pregnancy accommodations, leave and nursing break laws, I-9 documentation, unionization and handbook policies. Plus, your efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion are under attack.
EEOC charges rose 10%
EEOC charges rose sharply in fiscal year 2023, jumping 10% compared to 2022 and marking the second straight year of increases.
81,055 charges filed
Employees filed 81,055 discrimination and harassment charges in fiscal year 2023, compared to 73,485 the year before.
57% of all claims
Retaliation was again by far the most common complaint Retaliation was cited in 57% of all EEOC claims.
This storm of new regulations has sparked countless labor law challenges and legal issues for companies. And don’t forget, you still must administer leave, recruit to fill vacancies, discipline employees, prevent harassment and stay on top of trends like using AI legally. The difference between legal counsel and human resources management has never been murkier. That’s why it’s essential that you keep yourself and your team in the know on the fundamentals and apprised of recent changes.
You might wonder how HR managers can keep up without a law degree. That’s why we’re here to help. The Employment Law Master Class is a half-day, attorney-led training session that will review the most important HR laws, explain changes and prepare your department to comply with ever-changing rules. You’ll even have the opportunity to get your questions answered by an employment law expert. At the end of this advanced session for HR practitioners, you’ll be confident and ready to tackle the legal requirements and tricky issues before you.
Anniken Davenport is an attorney and a well-known author and speaker on employment law issues. She is the editor of the HR Specialist: Employment Law newsletter series and has authored several books, including The FMLA Compliance Guide, Bullet-Proof Your Employee Handbook and the Employer’s Practical Legal Guide. She is the co-author of Labor & Employment Law for the 21st Century by Prentice Hall. Anniken has served as a professor at Penn State University, where she taught business law and HR management, and she directed the Legal Studies Program at Wilson College.
Each section includes dedicated Q&A discussion time, plus Anniken will answer questions after her presentation as well.
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