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The post Sixth Circuit Broadens Limits on Arbitration Agreements in Workplace Harassment Cases appeared first on MyHRConcierge.

In Bruce v. Adams & Reese, LLP, the Sixth Circuit held that a valid sexual harassment claim under the EFAA can render an arbitration agreement unenforceable for an entire lawsuit, including related employment claims such as disability discrimination.

The post Bereavement Leave: An HR Guide to Federal and State Laws appeared first on MyHRConcierge.

Learn how bereavement leave works under federal and state law, including state-specific requirements, employer obligations and HR best practices for compliant leave policies.

The post Expanded Mental Health Access: What the New Executive Order Means for Employers and Benefit Plans appeared first on MyHRConcierge.

Explore how the new April 2026 Executive Order expanding mental health treatment access may impact employer benefit plans, workplace policies and HR strategies.

The post Navigating Employee Privacy: How Much Information Can an Employer Access? appeared first on MyHRConcierge.

Explore how federal employment laws shape what employee data employers can access, including monitoring practices, privacy limitations and compliance best practices.

The post Virginia Expands Employer Obligations with Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program appeared first on MyHRConcierge.

Learn how Virginia’s new paid family and medical leave insurance program expands employer obligations, with payroll contributions beginning in 2028 and key compliance steps businesses should take now.

The post Beyond the Bench: Court Upholds $11.5M Discrimination and Retaliation Verdict appeared first on MyHRConcierge.

Colorado federal court upholds an $11.5M discrimination and retaliation verdict, highlighting key employer risks, SHRM’s involvement and ongoing Title VII compliance requirements.

The post How State “Trigger” Laws Are Reshaping Employer Compliance: A Washington State Study appeared first on MyHRConcierge.

Explore how emerging “trigger” labor laws- including Washington's latest legislation- could shift oversight from the National Labor Relations Board to the states, and what this evolving trend means for employer compliance.

The post Employer Responsibilities When Employees Are Impacted by War or Called to Service appeared first on MyHRConcierge.

Learn employer responsibilities when employees are called to military service or impacted by war, including federal and state compliance, benefits and workforce risk management.

The post Transforming Workplace Drug Testing with Rapid Drug Testing through MyHRScreens appeared first on MyHRConcierge.

Learn how to make hiring easier with rapid drug testing from MyHRScreens and read about how your organization could benefit from rapid drug testing.

The post AAP Compliance for Employers: A Practical Toolkit for Affirmative Action Plans in 2026 appeared first on MyHRConcierge.

Navigate Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) compliance with confidence. Learn about key changes and who is impacted.