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Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?

Stratus

While there may be a learning curve for your more seasoned workers to catch on to technology advancements, teens are digital natives. First-time jobs may mean an intense learning curve for young workers who aren’t used to standing for long periods of time or leaving their cell phones unchecked. Could teens be the solution? Lower wages.

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Creating Safe & Respectful Workplace: Dealing with Misconduct

EmployeeConnect

From sexual harassment to bullying and discrimination, misconduct not only harms the victims, but also creates a toxic work environment that can lead to decreased productivity, increased turnover, and damage to the company’s reputation. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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And in other sexual harassment news….EVERYTHING!!!

The Employer Handbook

And here I thought we’d be able to make it to the weekend without another above-the-fold allegation of sexual harassment. Fortunately, I have some other helpful, related items… New sexual-harassment guidance from the EEOC coming soon. Senate requires sexual harassment training…for the U.S.

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Why the ‘Pence Rule’ is exactly how you shouldn’t go about preventing sexual harassment

HR Morning

With new high profile sexual harassment allegations coming out on a daily basis, a lot of companies are considering policy changes and putting new protocols into place. This practice may seem like a quick fix to the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. One new rule not to establish? The Pence Rule.

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How to Prevent Retaliation in the Workplace: An HR’s Guide

Analytics in HR

Under the EEO laws, it is prohibited to punish job candidates or employees “for asserting their rights to be free from employment discrimination, including harassment.” resisting sexual advances or intervening to protect others. resisting sexual advances or intervening to protect others.

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Which state laws apply to remote employees

Business Management Daily

However, it shouldn’t scare you off from hiring out-of-state remote employees. The FLSA provides specific guidelines for which employees may be classified as exempt, making them exempt from overtime pay. During the pandemic, many businesses allowed their employees to work from home as a matter of safety. Employment classification.

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Women's Safety in the Workplace

Vantage Circle

Still every year the number of reports on sexual harassment is increasing at an alarming rate. Susan Fowler, an ex-employee from Uber claimed how her team manager harassed her on the very first day at her work. Following the incident, many other harassment complaints were filed. Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.