Tag: organizational safety
OSHA Expands Enforcement Against Serious Safety Violators
February 1, 2023
Employers with severe workplace safety hazards may soon face a greater number of citations—and penalties. The U.S. Occupational Safety and...
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Responding Prudently After a Workplace Shooting
January 13, 2023
As workplace shootings become more common throughout the U.S., HR and corporate leaders may feel unsure of the best way...
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Potential Costs Much Higher for Violating Labor Law
January 13, 2023
Under a new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule, employers must compensate workers to make up for the direct consequences...
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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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