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I got in trouble for taking someone’s juice, my boss forgot something major about me, and more

Ask a Manager

This isn’t HR stuff, and it’s definitely not formal warning stuff (at least not unless you’re doing it repeatedly). Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. I got in trouble for taking someone’s juice. On my 15-minute break, I went into the breakroom.

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Can an Individual Supervisor Be Liable Under the FMLA?

HR Daily Advisor

Most supervisors know that they risk personal liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Chapter 151B if they sexually harass a subordinate employee. In April 2014, Virginia-based Brink’s, Incorporated, hired “Howard” as its global head of fleet. designer491 / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Because the U.S.

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Workplace Bullying and the Law

Civility Partners

The law also requires training, regulates reporting and investigations, and much more. . In 2014, Tennessee passed the Healthy Workplace Act , which applied only to public employers. In alternating years, training topics include ethical conduct, leadership, and integrity. 306 into law, which prohibits workplace bullying.

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Can HR really fix organisations’ diversity problems?

cipHR

Instances of racism, harassment and discrimination have, for many workers who identify as part of a minority group, sadly been part of and parcel of working life for too long. The growing strength of the Black Lives Matter movement has thrown the spotlight on instances of racism and a lack of inclusion at organisations around the world.

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Forced Pagan Ritual Ends in Discrimination Lawsuit for Virginia Employer

HR Daily Advisor

Whether you believe in demon possession or not, one thing is certain: The task is definitely not something for HR professionals! District Court in Norfolk, Virginia, drives this point home—and reminds employers to train managers and supervisors on discrimination and sexual harassment in order to avoid these types of lawsuits in the future.

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Protect Your Business: How to Avoid the Most Common Discrimination Charge

Insperity

In 2014, nearly 43 percent of all discrimination complaints filed nationwide with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accused employers of retaliation. And according to the EEOC, the number of findings based on a retaliation claim is outpacing other types of discrimination. The EEOC uses three main terms to discuss retaliation.

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Freelance isn’t Free Act

Astron Solutions

For instance, in 2014, the Freelancers Union discovered that 50% of reported freelancers had trouble collecting payments owed for their work. New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio signed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (FIFA) back in November 2016. The law goes into effect May 15th, 2017. The contract must include.