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Stop Spying on Social Media

HRExecutive

In 2013, a judge ruled that Pier Sixty had violated the National Labor Relations Act by discharging Perez in retaliation for protected activity. Kinsey-Sallis cites threats of harm, harassment or a clear violation of company policy. A good policy is specific and defines exactly what is covered under the policy,” she says.

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Jacqui Canney, CPO of ServiceNow, on approaching HR with a product mindset

HR Brew

After Accenture acquired the design company Fjord in 2013, her team leaned on these in-house resources to simplify HR processes like onboarding. Instead of being process and policy driven, it was experience driven,” she said of her approach to HR at Accenture.

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New Report Finds Private Attorneys General Act Is Too Slow to Resolve Claims, Too Little Compensation Goes to Workers

HRWatchdog

The report also found that non-profits, small businesses and other employers have been forced to pay nearly $10 billion in PAGA case awards since 2013, with attorneys receiving the far bigger portion of the settlements and workers consistently receiving only minimal payments. The wait for workers averages 23 months for PAGA court case awards.

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Was Heavy Workload a Good Excuse for Attorney’s Wrongful Discharge Claim?

HR Daily Advisor

“Liam” worked as a regional legal senior staff attorney in the claims legal division of American Family Mutual Insurance Company’s Kansas City office from July 14, 2003, to August 21, 2013. If an employer terminates an employee for any of the three reasons, the employee has a claim for wrongful discharge based on the public-policy exception.

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Why It’s High Time to Revisit Your Drug Policy

Cornerstone On Demand

A good friend of mine is particular about where he works—but his deal breakers aren't the usual suspects, like a generous vacation policy, flexible hours, gym stipends or free lunch. With new standards for drugs in the workplace, HR leaders are revisiting their policies to reflect the evolving state laws and changing public opinion.

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4 Takeaways from the HCCA 2019 Compliance Institute

Precheck

Specifically, consider adopting a zero tolerance policy for substantiated complaints of discrimination and harassment, without regard to whether an employee is a “high performer” or a long-term employee. You have to follow the policy no matter how painful it is,” Gima emphasized.

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HR Leaders, It’s High Time to Revisit Your Drug Policy

Cornerstone On Demand

A good friend of mine is particular about where he works—but his deal breakers aren't the usual suspects, like a generous vacation policy, flexible hours, gym stipends or free lunch. With new standards for drugs in the workplace, HR leaders are revisiting their policies to reflect the evolving state laws and changing public opinion.

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