Tag: organizational safety
When Is an Immediate Firing Justified?
October 28, 2022
While grounds for immediate dismal vary from employer to employer, violations of certain policies can lead to an employee's quick...
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Why Stellar Performance Should Not Justify Toxic Behavior
July 28, 2022
Many organizations suffer from "rebel" top producers—sales executives, senior leaders and even family members of the owner who act with...
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Mandatory Workplace COVID-19 Testing Must Be Justified, EEOC Says
July 15, 2022
Employers will need to assess pandemic and workplace circumstances in order to justify mandatory COVID-19 testing of employees going forward,...
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Court Rules Job Applicants Don’t Have Right to Explain Accurate Background Checks Under FCRA
May 25, 2022
Top Tip: It is still best practice to provide notice, chance to respond to adverse action Employers covered under the...
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OSHA: Some Travel Injuries Must Be Recorded
April 1, 2022
Injuries that occur during normal commutes have long been held to not be recordable on Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
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The Real-World Impact of Workplace Ethics
March 1, 2022
COVID-19 has forced many ethical considerations to the forefront of HR. Whether confronting issues related to vaccinations, masking, employee retention...
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Calif. Meal and Rest Break Rules Do Not Apply to Short-Haul Truck Drivers
February 28, 2022
A short-haul truck driver who sued his former employer for wage and hour violations alleged that he was denied mandated...
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Out-of-State Remote Workers Are Increasing Legal Risks for Employers
January 18, 2022
As remote work continues for many employers, HR professionals should ensure they are staying current on where remote employees are...
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What Do the Supreme Court Rulings on Vaccine Directives Mean for Employers?
January 14, 2022
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) vaccine-or-testing rule for large employers, businesses...
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Time to Review COVID-19 Vaccination-or-Testing ETS Compliance Steps
January 5, 2022
Now that the emergency temporary standard (ETS) has been revived by a 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel, employers...
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