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Holiday Parties: Proceed with Caution

HRExecutive

The almost daily revelations of workplace sexual harassment should be enough to drive home the idea that if your company is tossing a holiday party this year, be extra careful. Reaching out to 150 HR representatives, the survey found 80 percent of employers plan to host holiday parties this year, approximately the same as last year.

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Rethinking the Holiday Office Party in Light of Harassment Scandals

HRWatchdog

Some companies may be rethinking their traditional office holiday party this year due to the spotlight on workplace harassment and the nearly daily allegations against individuals in high profile companies, Hollywood, the media and government. An off-site and after-hours party doesn’t reduce your liability for a company-sponsored event.

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WIRTW #411 (the “Green Day” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

A video posted by Jon Hyman (@jonhyman) on Apr 5, 2016 at 4:42pm PDT Here’s what I read this week: Discrimination Does Title VII Protect Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination? I’m pretty excited for my daughter’s next School of Rock performance. via Illusive Blog Is your website accessible to all job applicants? —

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Employee handbook examples and sample policies

Business Management Daily

After the table of contents, you can move on to a thorough list of employment policies including leave policies, company property usage guidelines, your company culture code or mission statement, and non-discrimination policies. At-will employment statement. The at-will employment statement is often followed by a signature line.

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2024 Mid-Year Legal Updates: Areas of Focus on National and State Levels 

MP Wired For HR

As we pass the midpoint of 2024, it’s essential to stay informed about the latest developments in employment law. This blog post will provide an overview of key areas of focus for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and recent Supreme Court decisions, as well as emerging trends in state law. City of St.

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Trending Topics on the Labor Law Helpline: Halloween Parties, Listening to Music in the Workplace and More

HRWatchdog

One issue employers should be aware of, Savage says, is the workplace safety concerns created by costumes. Roberts points out that some costumes can be incredibly elaborate, sporting long trains that can create tripping hazards. Another component of holiday parties that employers should be aware of is wage and hour issues.

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New California Laws and HR Trends for 2017 and Beyond

HR Daily Advisor

Each year, California employers are faced with the task of keeping up with a whole new round of labor laws and regulations, most of them courtesy of the state legislature. This article discusses some of the more significant employment law changes over the past several months, many with an effective date of July 1, 2017.