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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Promoting Safety in the Workplace – It is an Active Responsibility
Safety and health must be a top priority in all work settings. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 3.6 million serious injuries or illnesses …
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Fraud Prevention: Behavioral Economics
Dan Ariely is a professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University whose studies reveal valuable information about the human capacity for …
Considerations for Asking Employees About Their Vaccination Status
With more people becoming vaccinated against COVID-19 and returning to in person work, there has been some confusion about the legality of asking employees …
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Developing Trust with People Who Are Different Than You
Trust matters in all relationships. Whether you are sharing deeply personal information with a best friend or delegating an important task to an employee, you …
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New EEOC Guidance on Religious Discrimination and Accommodations
In recent years, there has been continuous debate over the implications of Title VII for alleged cases of religious discrimination in the workplace. In some …
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