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Valentine’s Day: What Employers Should Know About Workplace Relationships

HRWatchdog

And if that happens, potentially severe consequences may result: If the relationship goes south, one of the employees may file a sexual harassment or discrimination lawsuit. Over the last four decades, the instances of romances between coworkers have risen and fallen — and then risen again!

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How a PEO Protects Government Contractors from Regulatory Compliance Risks

Extensis

In this blog, learn what ExtensisHR does to help government contractors keep their sensitive business and client information secure. However, contractors should also verify that their HR strategies keep their employees secure, too. Quick look: Government contractors can’t afford to take regulatory compliance for granted.

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How a PEO Protects Government Contractors from Regulatory Compliance Risks

Extensis

In this blog, learn what ExtensisHR does to help government contractors keep their sensitive business and client information secure. However, contractors should also verify that their HR strategies keep their employees secure, too. Quick look: Government contractors can’t afford to take regulatory compliance for granted.

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California Consumer Privacy Act Will Apply to Employers in 2023

HRWatchdog

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss the current state of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and how it will affect employers starting January 1, 2023. What is the California Consumer Privacy Act? Who Is Covered by the CCPA?

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EEOC Settles Race/National Origin Bias Claim for $14.5 Million

HRWatchdog

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently settled a lawsuit against a multistate oil drilling company involving charges of race and national origin discrimination, harassment and retaliation at facilities throughout the country. Members can learn more about Retaliation in the HR Library. Not a member?

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The Do's and Don'ts of Social Media Policy

Paycor

While it may seem prudent to ban employees from saying anything negative about your organization online – or perhaps even discussing work at all – the National Labor Relations Board, which interprets the National Labor Relations Act, has ruled that this kind of restriction is illegal. DO… Respect the privacy of employees.

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EEOC Issues Guidance on Retaliation

HRWatchdog

Federal and state law both prohibit employers from taking adverse action against employees or job applicants who assert their right to be free from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. New EEOC guidance is focused on retaliation prevention. The final guidance was issued after a period of public comment that started in January.