Your injury and illness records might have to be made public
Dec 09, 2014
OSHA has proposed a new rule that could require many businesses to submit their injury and illness records to the agency as often as quarterly. OSHA's new rule The new rule would also allow OSHA to po...
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U.S. clarifies its position on using job applicants’ criminal history
Dec 09, 2014
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently clarified its position on when employers can reject job applicants based on their criminal records. The EEOC's Position The EEOC is highly...
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The law is strict about providing FMLA notice to workers
Dec 09, 2014
Although these notices can be somewhat technical, they're strictly required to protect your rights. When an employee takes leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act When an employee takes l...
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You must protect employees from sex harassment … by customers
Dec 09, 2014
Everyone knows that businesses can be sued for sex harassment if an employee or manager harasses another employee. But did you know that you can also be sued if the harasser doesn’t work for you – if...
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Be careful about copyrighted images on websites, sales materials
Dec 09, 2014
It’s important to make sure that you have a legal right to the images and designs you’re using. "Borrowing" Artwork and Designs Graphic designers often like to "borrow" photographs and other artwork i...
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Businesses struggle to decide on e-cigarette rules
Dec 09, 2014
Most businesses ban smoking in the workplace, but what about the new electronic cigarettes? Should those be banned as well? Some companies want to encourage e-cigarettes as a way to help workers quit...
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U.S. settles first lawsuit under new health privacy law
Dec 09, 2014
The U.S. has settled its first lawsuit under the a new health care privacy law, and appears poised to aggressively target other employers who ask their workers about family illnesses. U.S. settles fir...
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Employee or contractor?
Dec 09, 2014
Obamacare raises the stakes It's not always clear whether a worker should be treated as an "employee" or an "independent contractor." But how a worker is classified makes a huge difference to both wor...
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OSHA goes after companies for discouraging workers from reporting injuries
Dec 09, 2014
OSHA believes workers are feeling the pressure. OSHA goes after companies for discouraging workers from reporting injuries First, the good news: According to the federal Occupational Safety & Health...
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Time to update your company’s cell-phone policy
Dec 09, 2014
About 85% of American companies have a written policy that limits workers’ use of cell phones while driving. The goal is to improve employee safety, while also preventing lawsuits from people who are...
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