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What is at-will employment? Examples and HR actions

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Understanding at-will employment is crucial not only for employers navigating the legal landscape of hiring and firing but also for employees seeking to understand their rights and protections under this doctrine. This misconception overlooks the legal boundaries that have been established to protect workers from unjust termination.

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EEOC Releases Updated Workplace Harassment  Guidance

HRWatchdog

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its updated “ Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.” This new guidance expands on a wide variety of harassment issues, including harassment involving workers aged 40 or older, immigrant workers and survivors of gender-based violence.

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Bystander intervention training is a workplace necessity

Business Management Daily

In 2022, the city of Chicago added bystander intervention training to its workplace training requirement. Chicago companies must provide one hour of bystander intervention training annually for their employees. Bystander intervention training helps participants develop an arsenal of skills to use in these instances.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Guyana

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In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the essential aspects of hiring employees in Guyana, providing valuable insights and practical tips for employers. What Are The Employment Laws in Guyana? Minimum Wage: The government sets minimum wage rates for various sectors of employment.

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HR Risk Management: A Practitioner’s Guide

Analytics in HR

Here are seven examples: Workforce risks. Matters such as turnover, employee burnout, employee relations, workplace conflict and harassment, and lack of employee engagement all have the potential to negatively impact the company and prevent it from thriving. An example is offering remote/hybrid work setup.

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Federal & state employment laws – and how an HRIS helps

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It’s not just about adhering to these laws; it’s about understanding their nuances and preparing for them in advance. Stay compliant with our HRIS One way to stay on the right side of the dizzying array of employment laws is to get a reliable, affordable (or even free) HRIS for your business. Let’s look at a few examples.

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Avoid Employment Practices Liability Claims with Performance Documentation

AssessTEAM Performance Management

In today’s business environment, organizations face numerous challenges in managing employee performance while avoiding potential legal risks associated with employment practices liability (EPL). Discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, and retaliation are common examples of such claims.