Life comes with surprises, both good and bad. Fortunately, the Family Leave Medical Act (FMLA) provides protections to employees taking leave for qualified medical- or family-related reasons. As an Idaho business, providing FMLA leave to your employees lets them step...
Living with diabetes presents unique challenges for Idaho residents, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for individuals managing this condition. Fortunately, there are workplace rights in place to ensure that diabetics are treated fairly and...
Artificial intelligence (AI) represents one of the impacting technological advancements in the workplace. Idaho employers may tap a wide variety of AI tools to reduce costs and increase productivity. However, numerous question marks surround this new technology, and...
Pregnant workers in Idaho and around the country received more protection against employment discrimination on June 27 when the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect. The legislation, which was part of an omnibus spending bill, was passed with broad...
Even a highly visible operation like Major League Baseball (MLB) doesn't appear immune from employment discrimination. In late June 2023, 17 former MLB scouts over age 55 filed a discrimination lawsuit against their former employer, alleging age discrimination....
Hourly workers in Idaho who are paid less than the state’s minimum wage or denied overtime pay can file unpaid wages claims. Workers who have been denied wages usually have only two years to file a claim with the Idaho Department of Labor, but that time limit is...
Idaho residents who hold strong religious beliefs receive protection through state and federal anti-discrimination laws. These laws include protection against discrimination during the hiring process and how the employee is treated once they’re started working for the...
Idaho employers are required to provide workplaces that are free from sexual harassment. Federal law acknowledges that anyone can be a perpetrator or a victim of such harassment regardless of gender or role within an organization. There are two main types of workplace...
As more companies in Idaho use artificial intelligence ("AI") tools during the hiring process, they should consider whether this technology could violate employment laws. While AI tools can help companies streamline their recruitment process and help identify...
In Idaho, companies must prioritize their adherence to the federal and state regulations that provide safe and fair working conditions for all employees. If a business violates labor laws, the consequences can involve severe penalties and other repercussions. Fines...
