#ICYMI: A human resource representative who was diagnosed with postpartum depression and separation anxiety and was fired after she could not return to full-time office attendance stated valid discrimination claims. https://goo.gl/VqZvSJ
Maryland’s Sexual-Harassment Disclosure Law Takes Effect Soon
#ICYMI: Effective Oct. 1, Maryland’s Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act will prohibit certain pre-dispute waivers for sexual-harassment and retaliation claims. https://goo.gl/Kk7vS8
Paid Leave Is Coming to a Michigan Workplace Near You
#ICYMI: Michigan lawmakers adopted a citizen-initiated paid leave ballot proposal that was supposed to be put to a vote in the November general elections. The law will take effect in April 2019, but the state legislature will have an opportunity to amend the proposal later this year. https://goo.gl/cUj8tb
4 Ways to Engage Workers Through Corporate Stewardship
#ICYDK: Employer-sponsored community volunteer programs can boost employee morale by helping workers to serve their communities. At the same time, volunteering opportunities allow employees to develop skills and gain leadership experience. https://goo.gl/KisYLi