Employers in Idaho and elsewhere are prohibited from using age as a primary factor in hiring, promoting or otherwise developing workers who are 40 or older. Although age discrimination can be hard to prove, there are several telltale signs that you may be a victim....
If you own a business in Idaho with more than 10 employees, you are probably required to keep accurate records of workplace injuries and illnesses. Unless your business qualifies for an exemption, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, requires...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can present some challenges, however, employees in Idaho and around the nation can enjoy successful careers when provided with the right accommodations. If you are an employee with ADHD and want to get accommodations put...
Stop work orders are contracts that project owners, government agencies, and inspectors use to put a halt on construction work. If you're managing a construction project in Idaho and receive a stop work order, it's important to know what this means and how to deal...
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...
