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How Can HR Combat Workplace Bullying?

HR Daily Advisor

For tactical strategies to reduce the risk of security breaches, workplace violence, and legal liabilities, attend Workplace Violence Prevention Symposium 2017 , the nation’s leading workplace violence prevention conference. Learn more! What can you do when the workplace bully is in charge? Bully Types. Screaming Mimi.

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Fired Learning Consultant with Performance Problems Points to Racial Bias

HR Daily Advisor

A recent case highlights the importance of making sure that supervisors and managers are properly trained on documenting performance problems and personnel decisions. Seeking a promotion, he applied for three internal learning solutions consultant (LSC) positions. On March 8, 2012, Turner received a written warning.

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Retaliation—The Marcia Brady Of Employment Law

HR Daily Advisor

In 2012, Jan experienced health problems that required her to take leave under the FMLA on two separate occasions—March to May 2011 and June to August 2012. The day she returned from leave in 2012, she was given a letter from “Cindy,” the presiding judge of Sangamon County. instead of “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!”

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What to Include in an Employee Handbook

Patriot Software

You should cover your equal employment opportunity responsibilities as well as harassment, drug, and alcohol policies. Consider also explaining the difference between full-time vs. part-time employees. Attendance. Including a section about your time and attendance policy is essential. Time off policy.

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Refusal to Undergo Medical Exam Tanks Michigan Worker’s ADA Claim

HR Daily Advisor

Sam’s performance began to suffer about the same time. He subsequently sought psychological treatment for the harassing conduct he experienced at work, which he claimed led to distractions and interfered with his performance. Shortly after returning to work, Sam filed a formal harassment complaint.

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Mundi Fomukong of Enovsys: “Keep design and interfaces simple to use”

Thrive Global

Lastly, find the time to directly touch or give care to someone you don’t know. Before we dive in, our readers would love to learn a bit more about you. I attended college in England and moved to Southern California in the 1990s. don’t assume you always have the best solution.

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Sexual Harassment: No Surprises in Harvey Weinstein Affair

HR Daily Advisor

The public is currently fixated on our business, sexual harassment in employment. Taking center stage is Harvey Weinstein, whose case is straightforward quid pro quo sexual harassment—a powerful employer expecting sex from women he promises to promote. Seth, was joking about your friend being harassed the best you could do?