Tips and Articles on HR Best Practices, HR Outsourcing, and HR Compliance
Is DEI Legal? Part 1: What Employers Can and Can't Do Under Title VII
Is DEI legal? Yes, but discrimination isn’t, and the line between them is where employer risk now lives. Part 1 of our DEI series explains Title VII, disparate treatment and disparate impact, and gives examples of lawful and unlawful diversity practices in hiring, promotion, ERGs and mentoring.
What Counts as a Hostile Work Environment? Federal vs. State Harassment Standards
Rude isn’t always illegal, and silence isn’t consent. Learn the federal hostile work environment test, why the word “unwelcome” derails investigations, and which states have set a lower bar for harassment claims.
When Customers Harass Your Employees — A Title VII Compliance Guide
When customers cross the line, the legal obligation lands on you — not them. This CHRO-level breakdown of Title VII liability covers what constitutes customer harassment, which industries carry the highest exposure, and exactly what employers must do to stay compliant and protected.