Employers Now Required to Justify COVID-19 Testing, According to EEOC

In an update to its technical assistance manual, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that employers must now justify mandatory COVID-19 testing for their workers. Going forward, employers must “assess whether current pandemic circumstances and individual workplace circumstances justify viral testing of employees to prevent workplace transmission of COVID-19.” Previously, the EEOC…

Maryland Strengthens Laws Against Discrimination

Maryland has recently enacted three new laws aimed at strengthening and clarifying the state’s existing protections against employment discrimination and workplace harassment. All three laws amend the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act (MFEPA), which applies to employers with 15 or more employees, and go into effect on Oct. 1, 2022. Reasonable Accommodations for Applicants The…

Attracting and Retaining Construction Workers in Today’s Labor Shortage

Regardless of company size or industry, employers are struggling to attract and retain quality workers. With the construction industry expected to continue to grow in 2022 and beyond, construction companies and contractors face a labor shortage and struggle to find workers to meet industry demands. This article highlights new employment research, outlines factors contributing to…

Recruit and Retain: 6 Ways to Create Long-Term Volunteer Partnerships

Community associations simply can’t function without volunteers. Board members and committee members play a critical role in making community associations vibrant and attractive places to live. Finding, motivating, directing, and creating long-term volunteer partnerships, however, can be challenging. Yolanda M. Wilson, manager of neighborhood vitality in the City of Mesquite, Texas, creates engagement opportunities and…