Workplace Policy and Employment Practices Writer
Tom specializes in turning policy-heavy subjects into readable articles for business audiences. He is especially useful for evergreen educational pieces.
“If a policy cannot be explained clearly, it probably will not be followed consistently.”
AnalysisNewThe DEA opened historic hearings on June 29, 2026, to consider rescheduling recreational cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. Here is what the proceeding means for employer drug-free workplace policies, testing programs, and compliance planning.
AnalysisThe EEOC released its National Enforcement Plan for FY 2025–2029 on June 4, 2026, signaling heightened scrutiny of DEI programs. Here's what employers need to know and do now.
AnalysisThe EEOC's 2026 telework accommodation FAQs clarify employer obligations when return-to-office policies conflict with disability accommodation requests. Here is what HR teams need to know about the interactive process, essential functions, and legal risk.
AnalysisThe EEOC filed a landmark lawsuit against The New York Times alleging race and sex discrimination in a promotion decision tied to DEI goals. Here is what the case means for employer promotion practices, diversity initiatives, and Title VII compliance.
AnalysisThe EEOC filed suit against The New York Times in May 2026 alleging DEI-related discrimination, escalating its enforcement campaign from guidance to active litigation. Here is what employers need to know.
AnalysisThe EEOC filed a landmark lawsuit against The New York Times alleging race and sex discrimination in a promotion decision driven by DEI goals. Here is what employers need to know about the legal risks of diversity-motivated employment decisions.
AnalysisThe first major compliance deadline for OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard arrives May 19, 2026. Here's what changed, who is affected, and what employers should do now.
AnalysisThe DOJ moved state-licensed medical marijuana to Schedule III on April 23, 2026. Here is what the rescheduling means—and does not mean—for employer drug testing, accommodation requests, and policy language.
AnalysisExecutive Order 14398 required federal agencies to insert anti-DEI discrimination clauses into contracts by April 25, 2026. Here's what the new mandate means and how contractors should respond.
AnalysisThe EEOC's FY 2025 performance report shows record-breaking pre-litigation recoveries and a sharpened enforcement focus. Here's what the numbers mean and what employers should do now.
AnalysisThe DOJ's first False Claims Act settlement under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative targets IBM's DEI practices. Employers with federal contracts need to understand what was alleged, what changed, and what to do next.
AnalysisThe EEOC has sharply increased its focus on DEI-related discrimination under Title VII. Employers need to understand what has changed, what the agency is targeting, and how to audit workplace programs for compliance.
AnalysisMany employers have a drug-free workplace policy, but fewer have one that is clear, current, and built for the way their workforce actually operates. Here is what to look for and fix.