Human Resources

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“Yes, Chef!” 5 Employment Law Missteps in Hulu’s The Bear + What Your Company Can Learn

by Fisher Phillips in Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Legal. Posted July 9, 2026

The final season of Hulu’s critically acclaimed kitchen drama The Bear is set to kick off on June 25, and no doubt it will continue to captivate audiences with its chaotic, high-pressure portrayal of restaurant life. The series follows Carmy Berzatto, a fine-dining chef who returns to Chicago to save his late brother’s sandwich shop, transforming it into ...

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6 Tips for Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees Who Travel Abroad for Work Assignments

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted July 7, 2026

For many employees, an international assignment or business trip is an exciting professional opportunity. But for LGBTQ+ employees, travel to certain countries may involve additional obstacles, including safety concerns, privacy issues, and legal or cultural risks. More than 60 countries still criminalize same-sex relationships, and penalties can be severe. You can help reduce risk and ...

EEOC Issues New Enforcement Plan: 5 Steps for Employers to Ensure Compliance with Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws

by Shiela Abron in Human Resources, Legal. Posted June 9, 2026

Employers now have a roadmap from the federal government on how best to comply with workplace anti-discrimination laws under the Trump administration. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) just released an updated National Enforcement Plan yesterday that replaces the last plan from the Biden administration. Notably, the plan prioritizes enforcement in intentional discrimination cases – ...

It’s Workplace Violence Prevention Month: Is Your Business Prepared?

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted March 31, 2026

April is Workplace Violence Prevention Month, serving as a reminder for all employers that dangerous altercations can happen anywhere, even at work. Anyone who comes in contact with your business – like guests, customers, patients, contractors, or even employees – can create a safety risk. And these risks can vary depending on what industry you’re ...

EEOC Revokes Workplace Guidance on Gender Identity: Here’s What Employers Need to Know

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Legal. Posted January 27, 2026

As we anticipated, the Trump administration rescinded Biden-era guidance yesterday on transgender rights in the workplace. In a 2-1 vote, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) scrapped enforcement guidance requiring employers to provide bathroom, dress, and pronoun accommodations to applicants and workers. While Democratic Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal cautioned that the rule could only be lawfully ...

FP Pop Quiz: Test Your 2025 Workplace Law Knowledge

by Lauren Laing in Human Resources, Legal. Posted December 30, 2025

Did you keep up with all the workplace law updates in 2025? Take our quiz to see if you can score a perfect 10 or need to do some catch-up work. After jotting down your answers, use the answer key at the end (no peeking!) to grade yourself – you’ll either earn instant bragging rights ...

Holiday Headaches to Avoid: Safety and Pay Practices Businesses Should Consider for the Colder Months Ahead

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Safety & Security. Posted November 25, 2025

With the winter season and snowier conditions just around the corner, is your business prepared for the cold weather safety and leave requests that are also on the forecast? When snow or ice makes it difficult for staff to travel to work or forces you to close your operations altogether, you may be obligated to ...

FP Snapshot for Hospitality Employers: Appeals Courts Split on Liability Standard for Workplace Harassment by Non-Employees

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources, Legal. Posted November 18, 2025

Welcome to this edition of FP Snapshot for Hospitality Employers, where we take a quick snapshot look at a recent significant workplace law development with an emphasis on how it impacts employers in the hospitality industry. This edition is devoted to a recent federal appeals court ruling that sets a new standard for determining employer ...

Navigating Legal Risk in the Remote Work Era

by Darius Rohani-Shukla in Human Resources, Legal, Technology. Posted October 30, 2025

The widespread adoption of remote work arrangements has reframed the employment landscape, offering organizations access to a broader talent pool and increased operational flexibility. However, this reorganization also presents complex legal challenges—many of which remain underappreciated. As employees work from locations that may be hundreds or thousands of miles from their employers’ offices, questions of applicable law, regulatory obligations, and legal ...

From Joint Employers to Oyster Shuckers: DOL Issues Opinion Letters on Hospitality Sector Wage Issues

by Fisher Phillips in Food & Beverage, Human Resources. Posted October 9, 2025

Is an oyster shucker who works in the “front of the house” allowed to share in the tip pool? Are a hotel restaurant and related members club joint employers for overtime purposes? The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued opinion letters on these topics and explained why the answer is “yes” to both questions ...