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Are Your Workers Effectively Trained on Hazardous Waste Decontamination Procedures?

By Heather Hunt Jul 7, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jul 7, 2014

Decontamination is a vital process for employees who handle hazardous wastes because it removes or neutralizes contaminants that have accumulated on personnel and equipment. Decontamination serves the following purposes: It protects workers from hazardous substances that may contaminate and eventually permeate the protective clothing, respiratory equipment, tools, vehicles, and other equipment used on-site. It protects […]

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Survey Underscores Correlation Between Communication and Engagement

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Sep 26, 2017 Talent

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

A new survey report on workplace conversations illustrates the correlation between communication and employee engagement, finding that employees who report that they have “great” or “excellent” work-related conversations with their immediate managers and coworkers are much more likely to be highly engaged at work. 

New California law on immigrant discrimination takes effect January 1

By California Employment Law Letter Dec 11, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 11, 2014

by Alka Ramchandani A new California law taking effect January 1 clarifies a previous law prohibiting immigrant-related discrimination. Last year, a law creating California Labor Code Section 1019 was enacted. That law makes it unlawful for an employer or any other person to engage in—or direct another person to engage in—any “unfair immigration-related practice” against […]

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Employee Satisfaction Has Concrete Results for Business Performance

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Oct 24, 2018 Recruiting

Updated: Oct 24, 2018

We’ve talked a lot about the importance of employee satisfaction in recruitment and retention efforts. Turnover and hiring are expensive, and companies can’t afford to keep losing their staff over low levels of satisfaction. However, there is a strong argument in favor of promoting employee satisfaction on the flip side as well.

Sexual Harassment: ‘Friends’ TV Show’s ‘Creative Necessity’ Defense to Harassment Claim Proceeds to Jury; 3 Tips to Keep You Out of Court

By Jennifer Carsen Jun 1, 2004 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

When courts evaluate harassment claims, they take into account that work environments differ. But in a new case, a California appellate court has said a defense that sexual banter was necessary to the employer’s creative process won’t keep the employer from facing a jury.

‘Tis the season for holiday protests: Retailers, know your rights

By Georgia Employment Law Letter Nov 4, 2015 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Katherine Siuta O’Shea With the holiday season upon us, nonemployee protesters, whether they’re labor organizers or others, often target retailers in an effort to maximize the reach of their message during the increased seasonal foot traffic. Repeated efforts by nonemployee protesters can be a source of concern for retailers and can have a negative […]

How Training Can Help a Nontraditional Business Model Succeed

By Heather Hunt Aug 12, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 12, 2014

Guest columnist, Ryan O’Connell, confesses at HR.BLR.com® that sometimes it’s necessary to strip away all the preconceived notions about how to succeed in an industry, reshuffle roles, and take an untraditional approach to change things for the better. That’s even true—maybe especially true—in industries as steeped in tradition as winemaking. At NakedWines.com, O’Connell says his […]

Montana’s 2012 Minimum Wage Hits $7.65

By HR Hero Dec 6, 2011 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 6, 2011

By Jason S. Ritchie The Montana Department of Labor and Industry has completed its annual review of the cost of living and has determined that the minimum wage in Montana will increase to $7.65 effective January 1, 2012. Montana workers earning the minimum wage will see an increase from $7.35 per hour to $7.65 per […]