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Employment laws to watch in 2019

Insperity

One interesting twist in mandated leave trends: Vermont now requires that employers give crime victims time off to recover. A patchwork of state and federal laws was eventually replaced when Congress set minimum age requirements with the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938. Legislation and unions helped change that. Pay equity.

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Violence, harassment, discrimination and decimated newsrooms: Indian journalists fight a silent battle

Thrive Global

For thousands of journalists reporting sensitive events, threats, violence, dealing with online abuse and trolling are just a few among many challenges. Yet, their emotional and psychological wellbeing is not front and center in our social discourse. Suddenly a mob attacked Gunasekar. They scolded me and hit me again.

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How to deal with employees who don’t get along

Insperity

First and foremost, make sure you’re not dealing with an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issue, such as workplace harassment or discrimination. First and foremost, make sure you’re not dealing with an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issue, such as workplace harassment or discrimination.

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6 big soft cost savings associated with HR outsourcing

Insperity

Employers always want to improve business efficiencies, of course, and today they are doing so by prioritizing opportunities to improve recruiting strategies, strengthen employee engagement and better navigate the increasingly complex compliance issues that they’re often faced with. How much money will I save?

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How employee resource groups can help employees and your business

Insperity

Employee resource groups are open to: Those who fit certain traits or circumstances Those who share an interest in a topic and want to learn more Those who want to serve as an ally and advocate for a specific group of people. They’re a source of ongoing education and training for employees. Think of them as clubs within the workplace.

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10 organizational culture qualities every company should have today

Insperity

It must be embedded into new hires and practiced daily by employees – it’s not just written ideals that live in a handbook or on a poster. When it comes to driving the success of your business, organizational culture is – without exaggeration – everything. On the other hand, companies with culture problems experience the opposite.

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WIRTW #484 (the “what I’m listening to this week” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

Here’s what I read this week: Discrimination. Men Must Do More to End Harassment — via Jonathan HR Law. Where Was HR In All These Sexual Harassment Scandals? — Want to pan your employer online? Cybersecurity training is falling behind actual need, report says — via HR Dive. What’s Next? — Louis C.K.’s Just kidding.