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Top compliance training topics for employees are new hire orientation (79%), sexual harassment (75%), and discrimination (69%). For professional development training for employees, job-related skills leads the list (73%), followed by communication (66%), customer service skills (59%), team building (49%), computer skills (46%), and time management (36%). The survey also covered: HR’s Role in Training […]
LITIGATION VALUE: $200,000 (including Dunder Mifflin’s attorneys fees and deposition costs) Well, it finally happened. An employee has sued Dunder Mifflin for wrongful termination. I’m not usually one to say “I told you so” but, somehow, I just can’t stop myself this morning. While it is probably not illegal to fire someone for getting a […]
One of the most critical FMLA tasks for HR is accurate leave tracking for all employees. If leave is not tracked and designated as FMLA leave, then the employee may be disciplined for absences that should have been protected. However, properly tracking FMLA leave is often easier said than done. Why is FMLA Leave Tracking […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we considered accommodation requirements when safety and religion conflict. Today, more EEOC guidance on religious accommodation and dress codes, along with a program that has your dress code policies … legally reviewed … already written. Q. Is it okay for a company to explain that someone has received a religious accommodation; for […]
Over the past few months, we have discussed recent Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), emphasizing lessons for employers in the current environment. The DOJ continues to signal increasingly aggressive enforcement, now through a whistleblower program that will complement last year’s focus on corporate voluntary disclosure […]
Finally there’s a bit of good news for employers relying on H-1B visas. The H-1B cap lottery will take place in March/April 2020, and employers may register electronically in advance for a small fee to find out if they are successful, without going through the time and expense of preparing an H-1B petition.
In the wake of the pandemic, there’s been a notable return to traditional work settings, with 96% of companies resuming operations in a physical workplace. This widespread return-to-office (RTO) movement has been reflected across industries, and as most businesses transition back to the office, it’s evident that in the modern workplace, well-being requires reevaluation. It’s […]
In a widely expected move, the Maryland General Assembly has approved a significant increase in the state’s minimum wage by voting for legislation aimed at increasing the current rate of $10.10 per hour to $15 by 2025.
By Bryan Van Noy, cofounder of Sonic Boom Wellness When it comes to wellness incentives, cash is quite common. It’s commonly abused, commonly ineffective, and oh-so-commonly unoriginal. The jury may still be out on the superiority of carrots over sticks, but don’t fall victim to this obviously rotten carrot. Just because employees request cash above […]
One of the most obvious ways companies reward great service is through promotion. Moving a hardworking, loyal, and capable person into a position of greater authority is a clear sign to that employee, as well as the entire organization, that you value what he or she brings to the table.