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5 Things Employers Need to Know About Domestic Violence at Work
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and domestic violence may often impact the workplace. In fact, high-profile employers have recently been propelled into the national spotlight on domestic violence issues.
Ohio State University fired assistant football coach Zach Smith after… continue
Why Distracted Driving Can Be Employers’ Worst Nightmare
Distracted driving and failing to be safe when on the road can be an employer’s worst nightmare. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) research reveals that approximately every 12 minutes someone dies in a car crash, every 10 seconds an… continue
Hurricane Horrors Highlight Importance of Employer Preparedness
As Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria have demonstrated, hurricanes and other natural disasters can devastate people’s homes and livelihoods. However, while there is no way to prevent the unpredictable assault of these storms, technological advances and education now allow us… continue
Florida Workplace Trends 2017: The One Question Employers Should Be Asking
In 2017, the HR and employment law landscape in Florida has been changed by a number of new measures coming into effect, including:
An amendment to the Florida insurance statute providing that a driver for a transportation network company, such… continue
Employer Dos and Don’ts for the Holiday Season
Celebrating the holidays at work can be a good way to encourage team camaraderie, thank employees for their service and create a more festive atmosphere.
However, it is critical to proceed cautiously and maintain a professional environment, whether at an… continue
OSHA’s New Reporting Rules Raise New Concerns for Employers
Ever since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released new reporting and recordkeeping rules, employers have been struggling to determine what they actually mean for their workplaces. Whether it is the various reporting requirements or the multiple effective dates,… continue
HR Intel: OSHA Penalties Set to Explode and… Pokemon Go?
A regular round up of news, legal trends and workplace developments to help keep HR ahead of the curve
Summer is a great time to be outside, but that also means there’s more… continue
What OSHA’s New Reporting Rules Mean for Employers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently finalized rules on the electronic reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses. OSHA’s new reporting rules place significant burdens on employers that bring the potential for substantial economic liability and serious frustration.
These… continue
HR Intel: Hollywood Leads the Workplace Diversity Charge
A round up of workplace developments and legal trends to help keep HR ahead of the curve
Now that the #Oscarsowhite controversy is in the rearview mirror, elite Hollywood actors and talent agencies are leading the charge for more diversity… continue
Roadmap for Handling Harassment Complaints When Perpetrator is Unknown
When it comes to a textbook case of workplace harassment, an employer’s job is generally straightforward – record the victim’s complaint; interview the victim, the alleged harasser and any potential witnesses; gather evidence; and implement interim measures to separate the… continue
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The Evolving Reality of Workplace Romance After #MeToo
