Today's Workplace Blog

As recent U.S. policy changes impact workers nationwide alongside rising stress levels and mental health challenges, Workplace Fairness and Elevated Coaching & Consulting are calling attention to the urgent need for psychological safety and well-being in the workplace.  According to Mental Health America’s 2024 Mind the Workplace report, three-quarters of U.S. employees

Transgender individuals have long served in the U.S. military, often in silence due to policies that prohibited open service. It wasn’t until June 30, 2016, that the Department of Defense lifted the ban on transgender individuals serving openly, allowing them to serve in their affirmed gender. This policy shift marked

As temperatures continue to rise and extreme heat events become more common, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has extended its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards through April 8, 2026. Originally set to expire in 2025, this extension signals OSHA’s ongoing commitment to protecting

On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the executive order titled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” aiming to eliminate the federal government’s use of disparate-impact liability in civil rights enforcement. This legal doctrine, established by the Supreme Court in Griggs v. Duke Power Co. (1971), allows challenges to

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is one of the most significant pieces of civil rights legislation in American history. Signed into law in 1990, it prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life — including jobs, schools, transportation, and public and private places open to

In early 2025, federal contractors were hit with sweeping regulatory changes that mark a significant shift in how the government approaches affirmative action, diversity mandates, and labor standards. These developments stem from Executive Order 14173, signed in January, which reverses decades of policy under previous administrations. What Changed? One of