With all the political events leading up to the 2020 presidential election, it is difficult to avoid politically charged conversations everywhere we go. …
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In Defense of Whistleblowers
Challenging norms has been met with harsh criticism and hostility throughout history. Intellectuals have been humiliated by their peers for theories that are …
Introducing “Privacy Inquiry” from Red Flag Reporting
Red Flag Reporting is pleased to introduce our latest offering: Privacy Inquiry. Privacy Inquiry is a simple, secure and comprehensive solution for the …
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OSHA Changes Incident Reporting Requirements for March 2020 Filings
In 2019, OSHA made changes to lower requirements related to electronic reporting of work-related injuries and illnesses. OSHA requires employers to maintain …
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Defining Features of an Effective Whistleblower Hotline
“Always on Duty,” by Kevin M. Alvero, CFE (Fraud Magazine January/February 2020), discusses key traits that make whistleblower hotlines effective for fraud …
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Prevention of Common Asset Misappropriation Schemes
According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, asset misappropriation or theft is the most common type of fraud, accounting for 80% of all cases. …
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Reasonable Requests for Religious Gatherings in the Workplace
Religious gathering in the workplace continues to be a contentious and misunderstood issue. Title VII of the civil Rights Act of 1964 mandates that employers …
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Preventing Falls in the Workplace
We picked up some practical insights from the article, “Don’t Trip Over the Basics,” by W. David Yates, on ohsonline.com. This article discusses work related …
Combating Workplace Sexual Harassment with Bystander Training
Workplace sexual harassment continues to be a major problem despite common sense strategies such as training and anti-harassment policies. According to the New …
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Shifting Marijuana Policies Create Confusion for Employers
We picked up valuable insights from the article “Marijuana and the Workplace: It’s Complicated,” by Tamara Lytle, on shrm.org. With rapidly changing laws …
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Employee Rights Concerning Leaves of Absence
We came across the article, “Employee’s Request for Leave Triggered ADA Accommodation Obligations,” by Johnathan M. Crotty, on parkerpoe.com. This article …
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Whistleblowers are crucial to uncovering wrongdoing. They must be protected.
We encourage you to read an excellent article published in the Philadelphia Business Journal and written by Stan Silverman, CEO of Silverman Leadership. See …
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