Employee Rights, Employment Law, Legal Information

March 29, 2025

At-Will Employment: Navigating Flexibility with Accountability

I have worked in the HR industry for 16+ years to include my time being an entrepreneur and most of the directors/senior leaders/business owners that I have worked with have a huge misconception about At-Will Employment. Too many times, I have told leaders, “Yes, you can fire an employee, with or without cause, but that will not stop them from potentially suing for wrongful termination or discrimination.” As such, in this blog, I aim to provide an overview of at-will employment, shedding light on the key points that both employers and employees should know to navigate this complex issue with confidence and clarity.

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Leadership, Small Business

January 29, 2025

The State of Leadership in 2025: Navigating Change and Inspiring Hope and Growth

I wrote a post about the State of Leadership and felt moved to make it my first blog for 2025. I mean there is just so much to discuss about the significant transformation that leadership has and is undergoing. Leaders have been forced to adapt quickly, reassess priorities, and embrace a rapidly changing landscape over the last few years. From living through a global pandemic, social and political unrest, economic fluctuations, to the rise of digital transformation, and shifts in workplace culture, the nature of leadership has evolved.

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Employee Rights, Employment Law, HR Agility, Legal Information, Small Business

May 6, 2024

3 Employment Law Changes Are Underway. Are you Ready?

Whew! It has been a time for employment law lawyers and HR professionals for the past couple of weeks! It is almost hard to keep up with everything but here I am sounding the alarm for you because I do not want you to get caught off guard. So, let us just dive in headfirst!

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Employee Rights, HR Agility, Small Business

November 11, 2023

Ready or Not, Here We Are! 2024 People Strategy Trends To Consider!

Hey fellow small business owners, 2024 will be here in the blink of an eye! To help you prepare for the new year, provided below are some people strategy trends that I encourage you to consider and incorporate into your 2024 goals as needed. These trends can impact how you manage your workforce, attract, and retain talent, and create and foster a positive workplace culture. I warn you, some of these are not very new, but still very necessary and deserves to be mentioned.

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Employee Rights, Legal Information, Small Business

May 3, 2023

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Goes Into Effect

ARE YOU READY? Hey partners, have you heard about the new federal law that goes into effect on June 27, 2023? Yes, it is the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and I strongly encourage you to visit the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) website, What You Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov), to learn more and make sure that you are prepared!

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Legal Information, Performance Management, Small Business

March 29, 2023

Will it Hold Up in a Court of Law?

Ending up in a court of law is always my worst-case scenario as an HR professional because I have seen and experienced so much in my career. Why? That’s a bit extreme you may be thinking. But to me, it’s the…

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