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by Jacob Monty Employers need to be ready for a new requirement from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that changes the format of safety data related to chemicals in the workplace. OSHA is replacing its material safety data sheet (MSDS) requirement with a more uniform document called the safety data sheet (SDS). The […]
If you haven’t heard, James Bond celebrated his 50th birthday as a film icon. The successful franchise has kept audiences fascinated with the secret agent’s lifestyle, letting the public tag along on 007’s top secret missions. Aside from Hollywood’s portrayal of MI6’s top agent, have you ever wondered what it’s really like to live the […]
Your company just spent the entire summer preparing interns for the real world of work by teaching them institutional knowledge and showing them how your company goes about doing business. Instead of wasting your time with job ads and social media searches, employers and L&D professionals would be wise to tap into this newly minted […]
by Albert L. Vreeland ************************ UPDATE 2/26/16 ************************ As expected, on Thursday, February 25, the Alabama Legislature passed a bill preempting any local legislation (city or county) imposing a higher minimum wage or mandating a minimum level of employee benefits. The bill was signed into law by Governor Robert Bentley shortly thereafter, rendering the Birmingham […]
Well, apparently Michael Scott has moved to Boston and obtained a medical degree. Last week, the Boston Globe reported that a neurosurgeon at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital was suing for gender discrimination. Her evidence? The antics of her boss, the chief of neurosurgery, who keeps an 8 inch sculpture of a penis and a […]
Q: If we send an employee to another country for a three-month assignment, are we required to pay overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), or can we just pay a daily rate? Must we follow the pay regulations of the country the employee will be working in? Employers aren’t required to pay overtime […]
When employees become pregnant, everyone wants to be understanding and protective, but it’s easy for “protective” and “caring” to turn into “discrimination” in court. The general rule is, a woman affected by pregnancy must be treated the same as other applicants and employees on the basis of their ability or inability to work. Employees with […]
On December14, 2009, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a class-action settlement with national restaurant chain Bahama Breeze for $1.26 million and significant remedial relief. The case originated with 37 black workers at the company’s Beachwood, Ohio, location who claimed they were repeatedly harassed because of their race. In the lawsuit, the EEOC charged […]
As AI continues to transform the HR landscape, a common question looms: How do you integrate new technology without disrupting employee engagement and company culture? Kelly Blackmon, Owner/Founder of B.E. Consulting and speaker at SHRM 25, offered a clear answer in his session, “AI-EQ: How to Integrate AI Without Disengaging Your Workforce.” His advice? When […]
