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The First Amendment protects our right to free speech. Among legal scholars and the general public, the firing rekindled a nationwide debate on whether the First Amendment applies to the workplace. Read on to learn what federal and state employment laws say on the matter. In the Workplace Right or wrong, private employers generally have the authority to discipline or terminate an employee for any reason. MORE
Sexual harassment—the subject has exploded in recent weeks as people from all walks have spoken up about a menacing workplace problem. Over the years, he had even paid to settle several sexual harassment claims without the company taking action. Need to learn more? MORE
That includes the sometimes-overlooked HR department, which is an important area for both small and large companies alike. In fact, HR work consumes up to 35% of a small business owner’s time , proving the HR function is not a place where shortcuts can be taken. Embrace the Digital. MORE
In a recent decision, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled that an employee who claimed he was terminated for discriminatory reasons based on his disability was laid off for legitimate nondiscriminatory reasons in a reduction in force (RIF). MORE
Picture this: It’s 2017, but gender imbalances still occur in companies. It’s about balancing the scales during the selection process and improving sourcing and recruiting efforts when it comes to hiring talented female candidates. MORE
I’m not sure what kind of evidence a federal jury was expecting when it concluded that two plaintiff-intervenors ( i.e. , the alleged victims of sexual harassment on whose behalf the EEOC pursued claims) did not do enough to notify the employer-defendant about possible harassment in the workplace. Let’s head out to the Pacific Northwest for a case called EEOC v. The Plaintiff-Intervenors filed a motion for a new trial. MORE
When crafting guidance or new regulation some consideration needs to be given to the size of the targeted company. In a great post on her blog, attorney Robin Shea talked about the new EEOC guidance on sexual harassment that was just released. Training guidance. MORE
No matter the industry or organization, employee discipline matters for several reasons. First, employee discipline sets the right example. Sending the message that certain behaviors will not be tolerated is vital to creating a safe, respectful, and effective workplace. You can use reference checks to learn about behavioral issues at previous jobs. You can be very deliberate in how you set out rules and behavioral expectations in the employee handbook. MORE
What do employment attorneys see as the common thread that lands well-meaning employers in court time and time again? Sloppy documentation. Managers’ documentation should never, ever seem subjective. Being unaware of the law. MORE
Last June, the EEOC issued a comprehensive, bi-partisan report on harassment in the workplace. One such tool the EEOC provided was a series of four checklist for employers to use to create an effective harassment prevention program. Anti-harassment policies. Harassment reporting systems and investigations. Compliance training. Because the EEOC feels so strongly about the utility of these lists for employers, I’m sharing them in full. MORE
October 15 is the last day for the Governor to act. Quite a few employment-related bills have passed the Legislature. Five bills that could significantly affect California employers are on the Governor’s desk awaiting review and action. MORE
The increase in sexual harassment charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have made headlines this fall, but that’s not the only eye-opening statistic coming out of the agency. MORE
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects individuals 40 and over from discrimination in any decision made during the full cycle of employment – including everything from hiring, termination, pay, job duties and beyond. Fifty years after its enactment, one in four discrimination claims are still related to ageism, according to the EEOC. Put some checks and balances in place where needed to ensure new employees are being selected for the right reasons. MORE
Curious to learn more about neuroscience and how it can help create an engaging work environment? Download our free eBook on Neuroscience in the Workplace ! This might sound alarmist, but what does the alternative look like? What Areas Should the Employee Handbook Cover? MORE
The top HR trends reported for 2020 are employee engagement, eliminating sexual harassment, and nurturing employee mental health and work life balance, according to Smart Brief. The best way to be on top of these HR trends is to remove alcohol from your workplace. MORE
Our crew gets things done, and while some of the guys are a bit rough-and-tumble, everyone gets along. Cheri’s sex did, as most of the crew is male, and so we gave her preference over more qualified male applicants. We suspect she set us up from the beginning. During her first six months on the job, she did a good — though not great — job. She also left tasks undone and took the easy way out on assignments, resulting in overtime for others. MORE
It is an investment that’s likely to pay off. And the benefits don’t stop there. Training also serves as a recruiting tool – you’re more likely to attract and keep good employees if you offer them development opportunities. . Incorporate the basics – but don’t stop there. MORE
There’s little case law on the subject and religious-based complaints rank low in the government’s charge statistics. But recent trends call for a renewed look at the issues surrounding religion in the workplace, one expert says. The same goes for paid-time-off days. MORE
What if an employee complains about harassment, but you investigate and find no evidence of harassment? Or, what if an employee files a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging discrimination, but the EEOC also does not find any wrongdoing? MORE
Based on the headlines not much has changed. . Sexism is the second part of my series on ISM’s in Human Resources in the United States. ” ( Click here for a great discussion of the totality of the meaning of the word SEXISM.) MORE
With the salacious details of the Sterling Jewelers pay-discrimination lawsuit still sickeningly fresh in our minds, many of us have been asking how such behavior — as alleged by 69,000 former employees — could happen at such a large company. From security guards with overactive wands to district managers with overheated libidos, the sexual-misconduct accusations truly run the gamut of the perverse, according to court filings. MORE
It’s never easy for employees to report discrimination, harassment or retaliation. Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2017-2021. Preserving and protecting employees’ access to the legal system is one of six focus areas in this plan. The EEOC’s intent is to stop employers from unknowingly or unfairly waiving employees’ rights. The EEOC frowns upon this. MORE
Over the past three years, Google, Ford Motor Company, 21st Century Fox, Bank of America, and the New York Knicks are among an exhausted list of companies that have experienced employment practice liability (EPL) lawsuits due to sexual harassment claims. MORE
Millennials are taking the corporate world by storm. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics , they will constitute one third of the labor force by 2024, meaning that more and more younger employees will be travelling for business. MORE
Workplace harassment is virtually an epidemic these days — the EEOC says a third of the nearly 100,000 charges it receives annually now include a harassment allegation. But the agency’s taking steps to help both workers and managers handle the problem. MORE
Recent headlines have been littered with numerous stories of sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and rape. And for real, our 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Sexual harassment text on cardboard. Hollywood is the perfect example. MORE
It is an investment that’s likely to pay off. And the benefits don’t stop there. Training also serves as a recruiting tool – you’re more likely to attract and keep good employees if you offer them development opportunities. Incorporate the basics - but don’t stop there. MORE
While every business has its own risks, these risks are also opportunities, points out Brian Dershaw, a partner in Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP’s Labor & Employment group , during our conversation with him on the topic of risk mitigation and the tie to employee engagement and culture. MORE
I work under the HR director and am also over one HR assistant. I learned that my boss will be moving in the next few months and my company wants to promote me to HR director. My company is aware of my plans but still wants me for the position. I have every intention of accepting the job and know life will go on if I do get pregnant and need to take leave. Our payroll person is trying to get pregnant as well. MORE
This guest blog has been provided by Kevin Sheridan, best-selling author and innovator in the field of Employee Engagement. Recent headlines have been littered with numerous stories of sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and rape. Hollywood is the perfect example. MORE
Many managers tend to avoid addressing problem behaviors in the workplace under the belief that “we’re all adults here so everyone deal with it.” ” The problem with this laissez faire approach is that toxic behaviors, left unchecked, can lead to serious consequences that impact the bottom line. The slacker. In the off chance they snag an assignment, there’s always an excuse for why they missed the deadline. The volcano. MORE
After 5 years of paying off Bill O’Reilly’s sexual harassment accusers—giving $13 million to five of them—Fox gave O’Reilly the ax more abruptly and shockingly than King Joffrey did to Ned Stark in Game of Thrones. MORE
Dealing with a bully, whether on the playground or the workplace, can be a traumatic, not to mention energy-sapping, experience. When a bully is present, everyone stays on edge, never knowing when—or who—the bully will strike next. Learn more! The Workaholic. MORE
When it comes to letting dangerous and/or potentially disruptive animals enter the workplace, an employer’s duty to maintain a safe and comfortable work environment may supersede the employee’s need, thereby rendering the requested accommodation unreasonable and therefore deniable. MORE
When it comes to drafting legal documents, it may feel like you should enroll in night law school or watch some Law & Order SVU to successfully handle the ever-changing tasks assigned to you. While both your company and its employees may take these documents for granted, you know there’s a lot of strategic thinking and work that goes into drafting them. It sets up the expectations for how both parties will work together. Is the employee eligible for annual raises? MORE
This is because a workforce can only be as strong as the manager taking the lead. At a time when less than 33% of projects are successfully completed on time and on budget, it’s clear that stronger managerial training is needed in many organizations. MORE
Looking back at some of the things I got stuck doing (quite poorly, I might add – there was a lot of guesswork and error) makes me now realize I could’ve really used a PEO. I was spending a few hours each week running payroll when the shops were closed (family time — who needs that?). And I completely missed some of the legal nightmares my business partner got us into (yes, I chose the wrong partner, but that’s a different story). Well, yes. MORE
Although disability-based harassment/hostile work environment claims have been recognized by the courts for a while, they aren’t very common. The U.S. From 2008 to 2014, “Harper” worked as an assistant attorney general in the Medical Malpractice Section of the U.S. MORE
2017 Document Harassment Wellness HRO Today
MAY 6, 2019
Over the past three years, Google, Ford Motor Company, 21st Century Fox, Bank of America, and the New York Knicks are among an exhausted list of companies that have experienced employment practice liability (EPL) lawsuits due to sexual harassment claims.
HR Morning
APRIL 26, 2017
Workplace harassment is virtually an epidemic these days — the EEOC says a third of the nearly 100,000 charges it receives annually now include a harassment allegation. But the agency’s taking steps to help both workers and managers handle the problem.
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Talmetrix
JANUARY 5, 2017
While every business has its own risks, these risks are also opportunities, points out Brian Dershaw, a partner in Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP’s Labor & Employment group , during our conversation with him on the topic of risk mitigation and the tie to employee engagement and culture.
TalentCulture
AUGUST 30, 2017
Picture this: It’s 2017, but gender imbalances still occur in companies. It’s about balancing the scales during the selection process and improving sourcing and recruiting efforts when it comes to hiring talented female candidates.
HR Daily Advisor
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Sexual harassment—the subject has exploded in recent weeks as people from all walks have spoken up about a menacing workplace problem. Over the years, he had even paid to settle several sexual harassment claims without the company taking action. Need to learn more?
The Employer Handbook
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
I’m not sure what kind of evidence a federal jury was expecting when it concluded that two plaintiff-intervenors ( i.e. , the alleged victims of sexual harassment on whose behalf the EEOC pursued claims) did not do enough to notify the employer-defendant about possible harassment in the workplace. Let’s head out to the Pacific Northwest for a case called EEOC v. The Plaintiff-Intervenors filed a motion for a new trial.
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HR Daily Advisor
JUNE 12, 2017
After 5 years of paying off Bill O’Reilly’s sexual harassment accusers—giving $13 million to five of them—Fox gave O’Reilly the ax more abruptly and shockingly than King Joffrey did to Ned Stark in Game of Thrones.
Vibe HCM
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
This guest blog has been provided by Kevin Sheridan, best-selling author and innovator in the field of Employee Engagement. Recent headlines have been littered with numerous stories of sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and rape. Hollywood is the perfect example.
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Dealing with a bully, whether on the playground or the workplace, can be a traumatic, not to mention energy-sapping, experience. When a bully is present, everyone stays on edge, never knowing when—or who—the bully will strike next. Learn more! The Workaholic.
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Recent headlines have been littered with numerous stories of sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and rape. And for real, our 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Sexual harassment text on cardboard. Hollywood is the perfect example.
Ohio Employer's Law
MARCH 21, 2017
Last June, the EEOC issued a comprehensive, bi-partisan report on harassment in the workplace. One such tool the EEOC provided was a series of four checklist for employers to use to create an effective harassment prevention program. Anti-harassment policies. Harassment reporting systems and investigations. Compliance training. Because the EEOC feels so strongly about the utility of these lists for employers, I’m sharing them in full.
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Synergy
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
This is because a workforce can only be as strong as the manager taking the lead. At a time when less than 33% of projects are successfully completed on time and on budget, it’s clear that stronger managerial training is needed in many organizations.
OmegaHR Solutions
JANUARY 17, 2017
When crafting guidance or new regulation some consideration needs to be given to the size of the targeted company. In a great post on her blog, attorney Robin Shea talked about the new EEOC guidance on sexual harassment that was just released. Training guidance.
Thrive Global
JANUARY 15, 2020
The top HR trends reported for 2020 are employee engagement, eliminating sexual harassment, and nurturing employee mental health and work life balance, according to Smart Brief. The best way to be on top of these HR trends is to remove alcohol from your workplace.
Visibility Software HR
JULY 31, 2017
It is an investment that’s likely to pay off. And the benefits don’t stop there. Training also serves as a recruiting tool – you’re more likely to attract and keep good employees if you offer them development opportunities. Incorporate the basics - but don’t stop there.
Get Hppy
JUNE 29, 2017
Curious to learn more about neuroscience and how it can help create an engaging work environment? Download our free eBook on Neuroscience in the Workplace ! This might sound alarmist, but what does the alternative look like? What Areas Should the Employee Handbook Cover?
HR Morning
MAY 29, 2017
What do employment attorneys see as the common thread that lands well-meaning employers in court time and time again? Sloppy documentation. Managers’ documentation should never, ever seem subjective. Being unaware of the law.
HR Daily Advisor
MARCH 27, 2017
There’s little case law on the subject and religious-based complaints rank low in the government’s charge statistics. But recent trends call for a renewed look at the issues surrounding religion in the workplace, one expert says. The same goes for paid-time-off days.
HRExecutive
MARCH 7, 2017
With the salacious details of the Sterling Jewelers pay-discrimination lawsuit still sickeningly fresh in our minds, many of us have been asking how such behavior — as alleged by 69,000 former employees — could happen at such a large company. From security guards with overactive wands to district managers with overheated libidos, the sexual-misconduct accusations truly run the gamut of the perverse, according to court filings.
HR Daily Advisor
JUNE 15, 2017
What if an employee complains about harassment, but you investigate and find no evidence of harassment? Or, what if an employee files a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging discrimination, but the EEOC also does not find any wrongdoing?
Visibility Software HR
JULY 31, 2017
It is an investment that’s likely to pay off. And the benefits don’t stop there. Training also serves as a recruiting tool – you’re more likely to attract and keep good employees if you offer them development opportunities. . Incorporate the basics – but don’t stop there.
Insperity
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects individuals 40 and over from discrimination in any decision made during the full cycle of employment – including everything from hiring, termination, pay, job duties and beyond. Fifty years after its enactment, one in four discrimination claims are still related to ageism, according to the EEOC. Put some checks and balances in place where needed to ensure new employees are being selected for the right reasons.
HR Daily Advisor
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Although disability-based harassment/hostile work environment claims have been recognized by the courts for a while, they aren’t very common. The U.S. From 2008 to 2014, “Harper” worked as an assistant attorney general in the Medical Malpractice Section of the U.S.
OmegaHR Solutions
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Based on the headlines not much has changed. . Sexism is the second part of my series on ISM’s in Human Resources in the United States. ” ( Click here for a great discussion of the totality of the meaning of the word SEXISM.)
Workplace Coach
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Our crew gets things done, and while some of the guys are a bit rough-and-tumble, everyone gets along. Cheri’s sex did, as most of the crew is male, and so we gave her preference over more qualified male applicants. We suspect she set us up from the beginning. During her first six months on the job, she did a good — though not great — job. She also left tasks undone and took the easy way out on assignments, resulting in overtime for others.
HR Daily Advisor
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Millennials are taking the corporate world by storm. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics , they will constitute one third of the labor force by 2024, meaning that more and more younger employees will be travelling for business.
Insperity
AUGUST 29, 2017
Many managers tend to avoid addressing problem behaviors in the workplace under the belief that “we’re all adults here so everyone deal with it.” ” The problem with this laissez faire approach is that toxic behaviors, left unchecked, can lead to serious consequences that impact the bottom line. The slacker. In the off chance they snag an assignment, there’s always an excuse for why they missed the deadline. The volcano.
HRWatchdog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
October 15 is the last day for the Governor to act. Quite a few employment-related bills have passed the Legislature. Five bills that could significantly affect California employers are on the Governor’s desk awaiting review and action.
Namely
AUGUST 17, 2017
The First Amendment protects our right to free speech. Among legal scholars and the general public, the firing rekindled a nationwide debate on whether the First Amendment applies to the workplace. Read on to learn what federal and state employment laws say on the matter. In the Workplace Right or wrong, private employers generally have the authority to discipline or terminate an employee for any reason.
HR Daily Advisor
AUGUST 23, 2017
When it comes to letting dangerous and/or potentially disruptive animals enter the workplace, an employer’s duty to maintain a safe and comfortable work environment may supersede the employee’s need, thereby rendering the requested accommodation unreasonable and therefore deniable.
Synergy
AUGUST 29, 2017
That includes the sometimes-overlooked HR department, which is an important area for both small and large companies alike. In fact, HR work consumes up to 35% of a small business owner’s time , proving the HR function is not a place where shortcuts can be taken. Embrace the Digital.
Insperity
JANUARY 19, 2017
It’s never easy for employees to report discrimination, harassment or retaliation. Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2017-2021. Preserving and protecting employees’ access to the legal system is one of six focus areas in this plan. The EEOC’s intent is to stop employers from unknowingly or unfairly waiving employees’ rights. The EEOC frowns upon this.
HR Morning
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
The increase in sexual harassment charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have made headlines this fall, but that’s not the only eye-opening statistic coming out of the agency.
Effortless HR
DECEMBER 22, 2017
No matter the industry or organization, employee discipline matters for several reasons. First, employee discipline sets the right example. Sending the message that certain behaviors will not be tolerated is vital to creating a safe, respectful, and effective workplace. You can use reference checks to learn about behavioral issues at previous jobs. You can be very deliberate in how you set out rules and behavioral expectations in the employee handbook.
HR Daily Advisor
JULY 10, 2017
In a recent decision, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled that an employee who claimed he was terminated for discriminatory reasons based on his disability was laid off for legitimate nondiscriminatory reasons in a reduction in force (RIF).
Ask a Manager
OCTOBER 30, 2017
I work under the HR director and am also over one HR assistant. I learned that my boss will be moving in the next few months and my company wants to promote me to HR director. My company is aware of my plans but still wants me for the position. I have every intention of accepting the job and know life will go on if I do get pregnant and need to take leave. Our payroll person is trying to get pregnant as well.
Stratus
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Looking back at some of the things I got stuck doing (quite poorly, I might add – there was a lot of guesswork and error) makes me now realize I could’ve really used a PEO. I was spending a few hours each week running payroll when the shops were closed (family time — who needs that?). And I completely missed some of the legal nightmares my business partner got us into (yes, I chose the wrong partner, but that’s a different story). Well, yes.
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