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New Jersey created something called a “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights.” What is it?

The Employer Handbook

Further, the bill forbids temporary help service firms or third-party clients from retaliating against any temporary worker by firing them or treating them unfairly in any other way for exercising their legal rights. The new law isn’t as sweeping as it sounds — it only covers temporary staffing agencies in particular industries.

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3 things managers can’t say after FMLA requests

HR Morning

1: ‘We expect you to be here’ James Hefti, a tool designer, was in hot water with his company, Brunk Industries, a metal stamping company. After he ignored multiple warnings from management to stop using obscenities at work, the company planned to fire him. Brunk Industries. But it didn’t win.

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Washington State Passes Bill Limiting Pre-Employment Testing for Cannabis

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

Fire department, fire protection district, or regional fire protection service authority positions. First responder positions not included in the prior two definitions, including public or private 911 emergency communications systems dispatchers or positions responsible for the provision of emergency medical services.

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23 Human Resources Director Interview Questions To Prepare For

Analytics in HR

Technical and industry-specific questions: You’ll likely be tested on your industry knowledge and familiarity with HR tools and practices. What is your vision for the HR department in our organization? 23 Interview questions for a Human Resources Director Behavioral questions 1. Strategic questions 7.

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Safety In the Workplace: Active Shooter Training

Zenefits

All employees need to be aware of the safety protocols. Further, companies must integrate active shooter and workplace violence training into their instituted safety programs. The programs are particularly required for employers in the healthcare industry. Nothing is more important than the employee’s safety.

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Why Is Human Resources Important? 8 Top Reasons

Analytics in HR

HR is a department within an organization that deals with various aspects of employee-related matters. In the past, many organizations saw HR as a function to hire, fire and protect against compliance risk. Managing the organization’s reputation and image with employees, customers, and the public.

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Paying Police and Firefighters: Serving the Public and Our Workplaces

HR Daily Advisor

Violence in the workplace is an important safety and health issue; one that is too often overlooked or ignored. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act), employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. kali9 / E+ / Getty Images.