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A male security officer alleged that a male firearms trainer sexually harassed him and that he became the victim of retaliation when he complained of the harassment. What Happened In February 2002, “Clark” started working as a security officer at a nuclear power plant in Buchanan, New York—initially as an employee of Wackenhut Services, Inc., […]
Yesterday’s Advisor presented several common types of emergency plans and a few questions every employer should consider in order to ensure preparedness; today, we provide a few more considerations to factor into any training for emergency planning.
Tom Brady is one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, but he fumbled big time when he ordered the destruction of his cell phone before he was to be questioned about his involvement in the deflation of footballs during last season’s AFC championship game. Importantly, prior to the phone’s destruction, NFL investigators had asked […]
Hazmat transportation regulations require employee training and establish the basic rules for educating employees. But it’s up to you to determine training needs and set up an effective training program. To help employers meet employee training requirements under the hazmat transportation regulations, DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) periodically publishes guidance materials. Here […]
I don’t usually pass along pop-culture links, but this one was too good to be true. On Tuesday of this week, TMZ reported that Steve Carell, who plays Michael Scott on The Office, was selected for jury duty in an employment-related dispute in California! Well, at least he had some experience with litigation earlier this […]
If your PTO policy is designed and implemented correctly, it can work to boost employee job satisfaction while reducing unscheduled and unexpected leaves of absence. However, such a policy needs to be implemented in a way so that employees understand exactly how it works, and employers must understand that PTO policies are treated like vacation […]
by Mark Flora Recently, I realized that my desk was covered with recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions (and articles about those decisions) I needed to review. The problem is, the Board is intruding into nonunion workplaces with such ferocity that it is impossible to keep up. The self-described Rip Van Winkle of government […]
by Danna Korn Many companies are turning to wellness programs to boost employee engagement, and wearable technology is helping the initiative. For more information on wearables, we present an article by Danna Korn, cofounder and CEO (Chief Energizing Officer) of Sonic Boom Wellness, a software company specializing in fun, innovative corporate wellness programs that improve […]
Every company is struggling with how—or if—to relate to social media. A recent white paper from national employment law firm Jackson Lewis points out some of the legal dangers in confronting employees over their use of social media. When might you want to discipline over social media? There are a myriad of scenarios, Jackson Lewis […]
Each week, I sit down at my computer to write. Sometimes I’ve been tossing an idea around in my head for the better part of the week and the words just flow. Other times, I’m racking my brain for something I feel is worthy of writing about. In one of those moments when the latter […]