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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Fighting Fraud on a Limited Budget
A brief and on-point article from the Journal of Accountancy. See the article here and note the importance of hotlines! …
Get the Facts: Detecting and Preventing Age Discrimination
Age discrimination is a harmful yet often overlooked practice in the workplace. The EEOC report, “The State of Age Discrimination and Older Workers in the U.S. …
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OSHA to Oversee Worker Retaliation Complaints Under New Statutes
According to a recent Department of Labor announcement, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been tasked with the oversight of worker …
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Empowering a Culture of Speaking Up
FM Magazine, the respected financial management magazine published by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, has published a great …
Proposed EEOC Rule to Define Permitted Wellness Program Incentives
On January 7, 2021 the EEOC issued a proposed rule to define permissible wellness program incentives that employers may offer to participating employees. …
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