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When an employee has filed a complaint alleging harassment or other workplace misconduct, you can wind up in a heap of trouble if supervisors ignore company policies in ways that may harm the employee. But you can put some simple procedures in place to help avoid this problem.
A new study finds that while the San Francisco Bay Area is home to one of the most heterogeneous populations in the United States, diversity in technology leadership roles has generally stagnated over the last decade.
An engaging program uses interactivity to help keep your employees from crossing that oh-so-important line into the danger zone. A recent Daily Advisor explained the concept of “preventive law,” which, like preventive medicine, seeks to avoid workplace legal trouble before it happens. There’s a lot of trouble to prevent. As the story noted, defending the […]
Special from SHRM Annual Conference and Exhibition In California, in 2525, you’ll see the “Right to Select Your Own Manager Law,” quips attorney Jonathan Segal. His tongue-in-cheek predictions capped his 2012 review of employment law issues. Segal, a partner in the Philadelphia office of Duane Morris LLP offered his tips at the SHRM Annual Conference […]
By Alix Herber and Hadiya Roderique In Canada, employers have a duty to accommodate individuals suffering from a disability to the level of undue hardship. In the case of an employee with a physical disability, it often can be relatively straightforward to identify accommodations that can be implemented. In contrast, the accommodation of mental illness […]
by Gary Jiles Q. How do I go about starting a 401(k) plan for my employees, and what are some of the general requirements? Keep up with the latest changes in laws regarding employee benefits with the Benefits and Compensation Law Alert. A. Choosing to offer a 401(k) retirement savings plan for your employees is […]
Court orders can have direct and enforceable consequences in the workplace. While these matters arise from an employee’s personal life, employers are often legally obligated to comply with court orders and must do so without engaging in or exacerbating the underlying dispute. Failure to understand these obligations can result in statutory penalties, civil liability, or […]
With the economy still on shaky ground, many employers are desperate to cut costs. But it’s important not to let financial desperation cause you to make bad business choices—such as going into business with the wrong people. As one employer learned, the consequences can be far more costly in the long run.
by Kathryn M. Grigg Although employers may want to avoid the uncomfortable topic with employees, you can’t avoid your legal obligations to an employee’s former spouse postdivorce. For a period of time after a divorce, you’re required to offer health insurance continuation and conversion benefits to an employee’s former spouse and dependents. Here’s a summary […]