Pride Month Reminds Us That There’s a Lot More Work to Do

A year ago, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that employers may not discriminate based o…

Do I need to include an EEO statement in our job postings?

Question: Do I need to include an EEO statement in our job postings? Answer: Unless you are…

Why States and Municipalities Are Protecting Natural Hair

With the recent addition of Connecticut, eight states and a number of municipalities have passed law…

An employee says he cannot shave his beard for religious reasons. What is the best way to handle this?

Question Our appearance policy has not been well-enforced in the past but requires all employees to …

Age Discrimination and COVID-19

Question We recently hired an older individual whose start date is next Monday, but I would like to …

Key Definitions to Help You Understand the ADA

If you hadn’t engaged with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) before the pandemic, you prob…

Upcoming Webinar: Getting "Good" at Diversity and Inclusion

An important reason to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace is that it creates opportuni…

Start Your DE&I with Unconscious Bias Training

More and more, small businesses are recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (…

Are depression and anxiety considered disabilities?

They can be, yes. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an individual with a disability i…