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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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This case underscores the complexities employers face in implementing return-to-office policies while also needing to provide ADA-compliant reasonable accommodations, particularly for employees with significant health risks. When he did not return to work under these conditions, Electric Boat considered him resigned.

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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Workplace sexual harassment continues to be a widespread problem, yet 36% of organizations do not offer anti-harassment training. Following meaningful anti-harassment training, 75% of women and 85% of men reported feeling safer at work. states had a mandate requiring employers to provide sexual harassment training.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

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Setting up employee personnel files is an important part of the recordkeeping process. However, sometimes people mistakenly think of these files as a catch-all for an individual’s paperwork. Rather, understand that general personnel files serve a distinct purpose. What to include in an employee’s personnel file.

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

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Consider recording your training sessions, whether they’re in person or via platforms like Teams or Zoom. Tools of the Trade Familiarize them with the essential programs and platforms used by the company (project management, file management, internal communications, virtual meeting platforms, etc.),

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

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They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Sticking to a set record retention policy eliminates guesswork and promotes efficiency. Businesses and nonprofits of all sizes should possess a written-out document retention policy. Such action raises concern about cover-ups.

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How To Successfully Combat Workplace Bullying And Harassment To Foster A Safe Work Environment

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Proactive measures like nurturing a strong company culture and having clear policies and reporting systems are key in preventing and addressing workplace harassment, bullying, and violence. Company policies can play a big role in preventing toxic behavior that can escalate to more serious cases of bullying, harassment, and workplace violence.

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Amazon Hit With Discrimination Complaint From New York’s Human Rights

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A new complaint filed by the New York State Division of Human Rights claims that Amazon is discriminating against pregnant employees and workers with disabilities. . According to the complaint, Amazon policies force employees to take unpaid leave, even when they can work, instead of providing workers with better accommodations. .

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