How Domestic Violence Affects the Workplace

How Domestic Violence Affects the Workplace

A common perception of domestic violence is that it only involves physical violence, and that it only impacts one’s home life. But the experts provide a much broader definition. Not only does it affect more women, but the evidence can be much more easily masked....

Medical Emergency at Work? Take Steps to Prepare

There are workplace safety rules for almost every conceivable category of jobs or tasks, courtesy of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The underlying law, set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970, also requires employers to...

Measuring Wellness Program ROI

Wellness programs are increasingly popular with employers and employees. But employers should not necessarily expect to get the spectacular returns on investment (ROI) that many studies of health promotion programs claim to deliver. When measuring wellness program...
FMLA Guidelines: Employee Injured at Second Job

FMLA Guidelines: Employee Injured at Second Job

Q:  An employee will be out for up to 6 weeks for a medical reason and has requested a leave of absence. Should the employee follow Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guidelines and fill out paperwork as they were injured at a second job?  How should we proceed? A:  If...
Bring Your Own Device to Work (BYOD) Policy

Bring Your Own Device to Work (BYOD) Policy

Notebooks and pens, step aside. As businesses large and small become increasingly dependent upon electronic devices in the workplace, many are opting toward permitting employees to utilize their personal electronic devices for work purposes. Does your organization...
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