In the 2020 case, Bostock v. Clayton County, GA, the United States Supreme Court ruled that LGBT workers are protected against employment discrimination under …
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Lessons From a School on Handling Social Media Crises
Guest Author: Thom Fladung/Hennes Communications and Akros Network Whether in-person or virtual, the kids are still in school. For the moment, however, …
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Outside Hotlines for Athletes
Red Flag Reporting's President, Ray Dunkle, quoted on the importance of hotlines for athletes. See the New York Times article here. …
Amendment Updates Mental Health Rules
Under an amendment to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act brought on by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, sponsors of group health …
Protect Your Business and Customers with an Effective Data Destruction Policy
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) recently posted an article titled, “The Importance of Having an Effective Data Destruction Policy,” written …
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How to Recognize Harassment in the Workplace
Harassment is a broad term used to describe a variety of unwelcomed, unpleasant, and often intimidating behaviors targeted towards an individual or group. In …
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Vaccination Mandates Must Include Certain Exemptions
With the increase in employers requiring employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19, it is important to review legal exemptions and reasonable accommodations …
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Federal Trade Commission Identifies Seven Coronavirus Scams Targeting Your Organization
With the recent spike in Covid-19 cases, it is important for organizations to watch out for scams created by fraudsters taking advantage of growing uncertainty. …
Carefully Review Your Policies for Criminal Record Screening
We came across the article, “The Dust Hasn’t Settled Yet: Employers Must Continue to be Thoughtful About Criminal Record Screening Policies,” by Lawyers, Rod M. …
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National Whistleblower Day
July 30th is National Whistleblower Day. While there seems to be an special "day" for an endless number of reasons, let's be thankful for the …
Safe Practices for Preventing Heat Related Illness
With heat waves hitting the western part of the United States, Oregon OSHA is reminding workers of safe practices for working in the heat. They emphasize the …
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EEOC on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
The EEOC released a new Technical Assistance Document last month titled, “Protections Against Employment Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation or Gender …
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