Before you borrow, understand crucial labor and employment considerations
Learn how labor and employment issues impact commercial loan financing—and what borrowers must do to avoid risk, delays, or default.
Category: HR
HR Hero wins 2025 HR Tech Awards for Best Midsize Business-Focused Solution
HR Hero®, BLR®’s flagship HR platform, has been recognized as a 2025 HR Tech Awards winner by Lighthouse Research & Advisory as a Core HR/Workforce and Best Mid-Sized Business-Focused Solution.
Common handbook problems—and how to fix them
Learn how to build a clear, compliant employee handbook by avoiding common mistakes and aligning policies with your values and workplace needs.
Top 6 tips for writing and revising your employee handbook
Learn six practical tips for writing and revising your employee handbook to improve clarity, ensure legal compliance, and support your workplace culture.
Q&A: PTO payout obligations when employees go part-time
In this month’s HR Hotline, a subscriber asked how to handle PTO payouts when employees shift from full-time to part-time. Find out what our experts have to say so you can stay compliant.
Toking the line: Where medical marijuana meets employment law
As medical cannabis laws evolve, employers face complex compliance challenges. Learn how a recent federal court decision impacts workplace accommodation obligations and what it means for multistate employers.
Navigating the retirement landscape: key trends HR should watch
Discover how HR professionals can adapt to the evolving needs of modern retirees by embracing flexibility, promoting wellness, leveraging technology, and supporting financial planning for longer, more active retirements.
Making HR simple: BLR unveils enhanced HR Hero platform
BLR, a trusted leader in compliance and training solutions for over four decades, proudly unveils the enhanced HR Hero® platform.
EEOC and DOJ release guidance on ‘unlawful’ DEI
The EEOC and DOJ released guidance on DEI-related discrimination at work. Learn what the documents say, see examples, and understand the EEOC’s position.
9 key phases for building an effective employee handbook
Ensure your employee handbook is comprehensive, legally compliant, and aligned with your organization’s values. Learn a step-by-step approach for creating and maintaining a handbook that sets clear expectations, fosters a respectful workplace, and minimizes legal risks.