Q We have an employee who felt dizzy and numb at work, so we called EMS. They took his vitals (which were fine) and suggested he go to the emergency room to get checked out. He refused to go. Although we can't force him...
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The state of New Mexico has issued an emergency amendment to its regulation requiring the reporting of workplace injuries. Employers must now immediately tell the state about employees who test positive for COVID-19. How...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) temporarily stopped issuing right-to-sue notices on charges that had been filed. The pause was recently lifted, and the notices are coming...
An Ohio appellate court refused to force an employee to arbitrate her claims of sexual assault, retaliation, and harassment because they weren’t foreseeable consequences of her employment. Facts Stefani Crider applied to...
On August 3, a New York federal judge struck down four components of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) regulations implementing the emergency paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued guidance on employee opioid use to help employers understand their rights and obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The...
As COVID-19 spreads around the globe, cybersecurity and data privacy risks are expanding for employers. Read on to learn some simple steps you can take to address and mitigate the dangers. 2 key areas of opportunity for...
Two things are eminently clear as the 2020 election season ramps up: (1) Everyone has an opinion, and (2) they aren’t shy about sharing it. So, what’s an employer to do when an employee likes or shares an inflammatory...
Although the summer vacation season is coming to a close, the conundrum posed by employee personal travel during the pandemic is still near the top of the list of HR headaches. On the one hand, managers want employees to...
Many employers searching for cost savings in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic naturally have begun scrutinizing their contributions to benefits, such as retirement plans. The rules for making changes to retirement plan...
Virginia has become the first state in the nation to enact mandatory workplace safety rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The emergency temporary standard (ETS) for infectious disease prevention took effect on July...
What is converting prospects into customers worth to your business? Your organization might have a phenomenal product, but if no one buys and uses it, its value will stay your little secret. Motivating salespeople to get...
Many organizations have shifted to remote work to slow COVID-19's spread and promote their employees' health and safety. Remote work is becoming more permanent in the near term, making the "virtual workplace" the new...
Q We are an employer with approximately 400 employees, and we are aware a couple of our workers have tested positive for COVID-19. Are we required to notify all employees about the coworkers who have tested positive for...
Q We are an employer with approximately 400 employees, and we are aware a couple of our workers have tested positive for COVID-19. Are we required to notify all employees about the coworkers who have tested positive for...