Last year, nearly 27,000 charges of sexual harassment were filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This number doesn’t include charges filed with state and local agencies or situations where employees went directly to an attorney, and many...
There are always opportunities to have a company celebration, like a Labor Day picnic or a holiday party. While some companies have decided to forego company-sponsored festivities due to increasing liability and costs, your company can still host a great outing or...
Q: We have good reason to suspect an employee has been stealing from the register. How should we respond? A: We would recommend suspending this employee and conducting an internal investigation. You may also want to report the theft to law enforcement depending on the...
Last month it was announced that a new OSHA reporting website was being launched for electronic injury and accident reporting. Electronic injury and accident reporting was slated to go into effect for certain large employers on July 1, 2017, but was put on hold. OSHA...
While rules and enforcement efforts are expected in terms of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements and regulations, each employer should find ways to stay one step ahead to help their business create and maintain a safe and healthy workforce and...