Analytics in HR

AUGUST 2, 2021

Under the EEO laws, it is prohibited to punish job candidates or employees “for asserting their rights to be free from employment discrimination, including harassment.” In the book of Genesis, there is the account of Joseph being sexually harassed by the wife of the Potiphar. Retaliation in the workplace is illegal.

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Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Federal law says that’s discrimination against women (because that concern is disproportionately applied to women). Federal discrimination law actually specifically makes it illegal to use that as a reason not to hire a woman, so I want to be really careful that we’re not letting that play any role in the decision.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Many businesses leaders, managers and co-workers fail to appreciate subtle or less aggressive behaviors that others can perceive as harassment, discrimination or the creation of a hostile work environment. That doesn’t mean the person didn’t feel harassed or discriminated against the first time.

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Hppy

MARCH 24, 2016

Making an Employee Handbook that Truly Engages Your Staff. But, if you learn how to create an effective employee handbook, you can e many of these issues from the very beginning of someone’s employment with your business. Here’s how to write your company handbook so that new staff members become valuable long term employees.

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15Five

JULY 29, 2020

We’ll train our leaders on providing constructive feedback and avoiding microaggressions (small, even unconscious, statements and actions that act as discrimination). We include this in our handbook, on all job posts, and anywhere we can share it. Talent Acquisition: Diverse teams are stronger teams.

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The Employer Handbook

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

It’s not a comic book. And, yes, I need to highlight my favorite passages in this library book. Over lunch, we discussed lots of EEOC-related stuff, including LGBT rights — PS, we’ll talk more about that in December, and you’re invited — and systemic discrimination. What is systemic discrimination?

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Insperity

MAY 30, 2017

So, how can you keep your employee handbook policies relevant to modern society and the current interpretations of the law? Here are five updates you should consider making to your employee handbook. In the past, a dress code policy might’ve been the longest policy in a handbook. Local, state and federal compliance policies.

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Bonusly

JUNE 2, 2021

However, 20% of LGBTQ+ Americans have experienced discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity when applying for jobs, which jumps up to 32% for LGBTQ+ folks who are people of color. Sounds like it’s a job for the employee handbook! ??. heteronormative worldview. Intersectionality matters, y’all.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Do you think it’s possible that some of your employees could feel uncomfortable or discriminated against based on the content of their co-workers’ political discussions? This policy should be documented in your employee handbook. In extreme (and hopefully rare) cases, this could escalate to physical altercations.

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HR Morning

APRIL 9, 2019

Guides to conducting patterned interviews and other hiring tools are readily available online, in books and from HR software companies and consultants. It’s important that you look at your employee handbook and other policy documents at least once a year to be sure they are up to date and comply with any legal or regulatory changes.

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HR Digest

APRIL 11, 2024

From talent acquisition hacks to building a kickass company culture, these books will get you fired up to tackle the ever-evolving world of work. This list unveils the best HR books of 2024, packed with insights to help you navigate the hybrid model, understand the changing employee landscape, and future-proof your HR strategies.

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HR Digest

MARCH 6, 2020

Here are a few pointers on what to include while drafting a rule book of HR policies: Payment policies: Workdays, paydays and advances. Check your state and local law to ensure all leave requirements are included in your employee handbook.). There will be greater turnovers and no incentive to stay in such a place. Payroll deductions.

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Paycor

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

If so, your company could be headed to the courtroom to defend itself against an age discrimination lawsuit. In 1967, President Lyndon Johnson passed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which is designed to protect job candidates and employees 40 and up from age discrimination in the workplace. Assignments.

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Empuls

JUNE 20, 2023

Looking for the best books to supercharge employee engagement in 2023? Some leaders have already discovered such tactics in books. Some leaders have already discovered such tactics in books. Armstrong’s Job Evaluation Handbook by Michael Armstrong Year: 2018 Let’s talk about fair compensation.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Companies with diverse management may enable heightened awareness of, and sensitivity toward, discrimination and harassment issues. DE&I policies typically aren’t so specific as to include numerical targets – ironically, that can expose a company to liability for discrimination. Definition of policy scope.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Meanwhile, many employers raise their risk further by not having a company handbook or written best practices and procedures. The basic steps to mitigating employee risk are simple: Create an employee handbook. Download our free e-book: HR outsourcing: A step-by-step guide to professional employer organizations (PEOs).

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The Employer Handbook

APRIL 15, 2024

The employee was booked, detained in jail, suspended from his job, and eventually fired. I want to tell you about an Army reservist whose employer investigated him for taking fraudulent leave. That investigation spawned a grand jury indictment for theft. Yada, yada, yada, a federal jury awarded the employee $1,500,000.

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Insperity

MARCH 3, 2016

In the past, you may have kept your handbook to a minimum for fear that employees wouldn’t read a novel-size document. You likely only included basic starter polices – code of conduct, anti-discrimination efforts and termination procedures. Download our free e-book, 7 Most Frequent HR Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.

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Insperity

JULY 17, 2018

This is key to help you avoid discrimination issues , i.e., one thing for men and another for women. Spell everything out in your employee handbook. Your complete dress code policy, including any grooming standards, should be documented in your employee handbook. Stay gender neutral.

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Insperity

JANUARY 15, 2019

Harassment, discrimination and bullying. Fallout from the #MeToo movement prompted a host of new or updated requirements related to gender-based harassment and discrimination training. Massachusetts mandates an annual written reminder to employees of its harassment and discrimination policy. Marijuana, e-cigarettes and vaping.

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The Employer Handbook

DECEMBER 18, 2015

From the blog that brought you the Americans with Disabilities Act claims of the bridge worker with a fear of heights , the firefighter afraid of fighting fires , and the utility person who could climb utility poles , comes the quadriplegic welder and his claims of disability discrimination. So he sued for disability discrimination.

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Netchex HR Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Certain demographics of employees (like white, cisgender males) may worry that they’ll face discrimination because of what they’ve heard and misunderstood about DEI. Listen, learn, and lead In Al Switzler’s book Crucial Conversations , a big part of communication is speaking with respect and truly listening to what others have to say.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

All company policies should be posted and conveyed through training and/or a handbook. For example, if you gave two white employees written warnings for fighting, but fired two black employees in a similar incident, the firing can potentially be viewed as discrimination. But postings, training seminars and handbooks are also helpful.

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The Employer Handbook

JUNE 23, 2021

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on religion and requires employers to reasonably accommodate an applicant’s or employee’s religious practice unless it would pose an undue hardship. When a company violates federal anti-discrimination laws this way, the EEOC will step in.

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HR Partner

AUGUST 6, 2023

Employee Handbook An employee handbook is a document that should serve as a comprehensive guide for employees regarding their rights, responsibilities, and expectations. The content you include in your employee handbook will vary depending on the size, industry, and specific policies of your company. Book a demo.

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HR Partner

AUGUST 2, 2018

Always make sure your dress code does not discriminate against any persons or groups. And ensure that you keep all policies in your company handbook. Having a joke book in the office could be a trivial way of accessing some quick quips. Get yourself a book. You might want to consider jewellery and tattoos, too.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Sexual harassment can take many forms, and often it coincides with other types of on-the-job harassment and discrimination. In your employee handbook, be sure to include clear sexual harassment language, which is usually part of a wider anti-harassment policy. Some cases are physical, involving touching or quid pro quo dynamics (e.g.,

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Ask a Manager

JUNE 16, 2020

For example: Ann: So if you structure the next chapter thematically rather than chronologically, it’ll allow you to bring out these really interesting resonances between book A and book B that you’ve been talking about. Ann: Yeah, I think a thematic structure will be much stronger than a chronological structure.

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Insperity

AUGUST 29, 2017

In your employee handbook, clearly outline your zero tolerance policy for this type of behavior. Such extremists cause severe loss of productivity, high turnover, lost clients and charges of discrimination or harassment. Get security to escort the individual to HR immediately. Don’t try to handle this volatile person alone.

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Insperity

AUGUST 30, 2016

I’m sure you know you shouldn’t discriminate based on race, gender, national origin or disability. Your employee handbook should address diversity in the following sections: Code of conduct should outline the company’s policy toward diversity. Non-discrimination policy lets people know about the laws and exactly what is not allowed.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Increased rationalization for unethical behavior Workers feel justified in similar misbehavior if those at the top lie, cheat, cook the books, discriminate, etc. Clearly state in your employee handbook that dishonest behavior is unacceptable and not tolerated. Punish wrongdoings Create strong company policies and follow through.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 26, 2023

Handling things “by the book” keeps the punishment fitting the offense for everyone. Dismissed employees have a harder time claiming discrimination. The employee handbook should clearly state that a negative attitude harms the work environment, and the company will not tolerate unprofessional or rude behavior.

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Engagedly

JULY 14, 2024

Statutory Compliance Statutory compliance includes fundamental rules like those pertaining to minimum wages, employment age limits, and workplace discrimination statutes. Here are some key considerations to look into: Fair job listings and interview questions Compliance with anti-discrimination laws. Book a demo today!

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Political leave In Connecticut, it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against or terminate an employee for working as a state legislator or campaigning for office. Your company may want to consider offering leave for emergency responders so they can fulfill these duties. Ask them to acknowledge receipt.

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Insperity

APRIL 16, 2019

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) – You can receive assistance with charges of discrimination and harassment , including drafting responses to government agencies, gathering the necessary information and deciding how each charge should be handled to minimize your financial risks and business liability. Then you can begin to bridge them.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

In terms of the impact of our work, it’s been incredibly gratifying to meet and hear from leaders and working people who have changed the way they hire, onboard, lead, assess, mentor, support and communicate with their teammates after working with us directly or reading my books and article. Sometimes one new thought or “aha!”

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Regardless, these procedures should be documented in writing and incorporated into your employee handbook. The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against disabled employees who can perform essential functions of their job – with or without a personal accommodation. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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