2020 was the year that HR was required to react to the unexpected, but it’s now time to plan for the known challenges in the coming year. 2021 is the year that HR will be on the front lines dealing with employment law related compliance, including enforcing COVID-19 safety rules, crafting policies that support working …
Read full articleOn January 21, 2021, President Biden issued an “Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety,” which requires the Department of Labor (“DOL”), acting through its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), to issue new COVID-19 workplace safety guidance for employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act within two weeks of the date of …
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As the United States and the rest of the world wait for a full-scale rollout of vaccinations for COVID-19, employers are considering the issue of mandating that employees be vaccinated before returning to work. Many experts agree that employers will be justified in requiring vaccines for employees as long as their policies include certain exceptions. …
Read full articleCompliance is both a main area of concern and focus for employers. Compliance in the world of HR simply outlines the process of defining policies and procedures — but it is by no means simple. Staying up-to-date on federal, state, and local laws and regulations are becoming increasingly difficult as we continue to endure shifts throughout …
Read full articleEmployers should take immediate action steps when an employee files a complaint. Being both proactive and responsive to internal complaints helps gather information quicker and increases the investigator’s chances of receiving the most accurate, and up-to-date details. Investigations help companies determine internal issues and resolve them before they become an issue across the board. With …
Read full articleDespite the hesitation surrounding the reopening of businesses during COVID-19, companies are slowly returning to work, and now more than ever, employers should have plans to keep harassment and discrimination laws at the forefront. Adjusting back to the office will present new challenges — many of which will link directly to discrimination in race and age. …
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