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Our company would like to amend our HR forms to include a "non-binary" option in addition to "male" and "female," and an "other" category to race/ethnicity. Are there any issues with our doing so?

Can we create a blanket policy prohibiting all weapons anywhere on company property, including the parking lots?

With December upon us, many employers are preparing for office holiday parties. Notably fewer businesses intend to host an event this year, per a recent survey, but those that do must consider a variety of factors, as explored in the accompanying video.

What developments in employment law will be relevant as we set compensation for next year?

Election Day is coming up in a few weeks, and I’ve been getting questions from our managers in various branches about voting-related leave for employees.

I work in a health care setting. A nurse is refusing to get the flu shot based on her supposed religious beliefs. Do we need to accommodate her?

What the heck is “big data?” Are there any risks with relying on “extra” information about candidates?

We plan to hire several local student interns to work for us this summer. Should we be paying them?

We have an employee who is exhibiting signs of dementia or some other sort of cognitive impairment. Should we ask him what’s going on with his health?