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JULY 20, 2022

It can be a resource for employees in learning about company policies, benefits, and conduct that the business expects. A California employee handbook can also prevent miscommunication and serve as an employer defense if an employee complaint lands in court. Some states view the employee handbook as an employment contract.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the nation’s federal workplace anti-discrimination laws. Last year, employers paid more than $484 million to settle over 61,000 formal charges. How does an employer find out the EEOC is conducting an investigation? million budget increase.

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JULY 14, 2022

One primary reason is that employers don’t have enough information about the candidate to make an informed decision. Sometimes, you will rescind a job offer if you learn the applicant has lied about their qualifications or experience. Information may come to light that removes the candidate from consideration. Any of the above.

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JUNE 12, 2017

With a fast-growing small business, compliance is just one of many things on your to-do list, behind hiring, improving operations, and fine-tuning your products. Here’s a quick checklist of some major federal laws you’ll need to tackle at different employee thresholds in your growth. 1+ Employee. Equal Pay Act (EPA), via EEOC.

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MAY 20, 2022

Depending on your background, compliance can be one of those words that sends shivers of terror down your spine. Below you’ll find a glossary of several HR-related terms that are used when anyone is talking about HR compliance. Age Discrimination in Employment Act ( ADEA ). We understand. Affirmative Action Program (AAP).

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JANUARY 11, 2023

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates and enforces the nation’s federal equal employment opportunity workplace laws. The laws forbid discrimination based on several legally protected factors, including: Age (40 or older). An EEOC investigation can have an enormous impact on an employer’s business.

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MAY 15, 2022

Still, if a court finds that you fired or demoted an employee out of retaliation rather than for cause, you violated the law by obstructing the employee’s “ protected activity ,” or the right to speak out about a problem or concern. How employers retaliate. Threatening, intimidating, or harassing workers. Cases in point.

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DECEMBER 28, 2021

Data from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) shows that retaliation topped the list of all claims filed with the agency in fiscal year 2020. Retaliation may include adverse employment actions such as the following: Disciplinary measures. Blacklisting, such as advising other employers not to hire the employee.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Share your org’s zero tolerance policies on workplace bullying, violence, and harassment. Share information on paid time off , vacation accrual, and holidays. An employee handbook gives your HR team the chance to introduce company culture and values, share policies and procedures, and communicate expectations.

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MAY 20, 2022

There’s the risk of nepotism, inadequate background checks, unclear expectations, failure to develop exit strategies, and noncompliance with employment laws. For instance, they may warn potential applicants of your nepotistic practices or broadcast it online. Let’s take a look at these dangers.

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APRIL 16, 2020

Keeping organizations in compliance with employment laws and regulations. A Code of Conduct applies to a range of workplace issues, from corporate theft, data breaches , and intellectual property disclosures to workplace bullying, discrimination, harassment, and general human rights violations.

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MAY 24, 2022

Nearly 10 years after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama , America enacted comprehensive legislation intended to address people’s civil rights – the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law. Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment. President John F. Johnson, signed the Act in July 1964.

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MARCH 11, 2021

While former President Donald Trump pulled worker safety protections , rolled back Obama-era protections for women workers , and sharply limited worker visas , President Biden’s administration is looking to overhaul labor law, provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented individuals, and raise the federal minimum wage, among other initiatives.

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