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What Are Whistleblower Laws and How do They Protect Employees?

Global People Strategist

These laws vary from country to country, but they typically offer some sort of legal protection from retaliation by an employer. In the United States, the most well-known whistleblower law is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which was passed in 2002 in response to the Enron scandal.

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EEOC Issues National Origin Guidance

HRWatchdog

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued updated enforcement guidance on national origin discrimination. This guidance was last updated in 2002. While not binding, the EEOC guidance shows how EEOC personnel will enforce the law and review presented claims. Not a member? See how HRCalifornia can help you.

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Update Your Disability Benefits Claims and Appeals Procedures Before 2018 Deadline

HR Daily Advisor

In 2002, revisions were made to designate one set of rules for group health insurance plans, one set for disability benefits, and one for all other claims and appeals. The DOL has increased its audit activity, and health and welfare plan compliance is high on its audit checklist. The ERISA requirements have changed over the years.

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Surveillance Isn’t Always FMLA Interference, Court Says

HR Daily Advisor

81, 89 (2002). Department of Labor (DOL) regulations make clear that denying leave isn’t the only way an employer can interfere with an employee’s FMLA rights; discouraging an employee from taking leave also can be interference, he said, citing 29 C.F.R. Supreme Court in Ragsdale v. Wolverine World Wide, Inc. , Appeals Court Weighs In.

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Employer Breastfeeding Laws by State

Paycor

Employer Breastfeeding Laws for The United States: State. Breastfeeding Laws. No employment laws established. No employment laws established. No employment laws established. No employment laws established. Read the law: Delaware Code Ann. No employment laws in place.

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The EEOC Enforcement Agenda

HRExecutive

The examples and promising practices included in the guidance will promote compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and help employers and employees better understand their legal rights and responsibilities.”.

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Build Your HR Social Media Calendar with AssessTEAM

AssessTEAM Performance Management

Never forget an important date ever again—whether it’s a compliance deadline or ‘Take Your Kids to Work’ day. Simply click on this link to download our HR compliance calendar 2023 and integrate it with your Google Calendar. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Feed the stray cats.