Don’t Ask about Prescription Meds Without Reasonable Belief, Objective Evidence
Q Is it legal to ask employees what prescription medications they use and whether the medications may affect their behavior or cause a safety issue?
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Employer Pays $4.4 Million Settlement to Resolve Carpal Tunnel Screening
In physical, labor-intensive jobs, companies are often concerned about both the ability of employees to be able to do the work and the potential liability for workplace injuries.
Could Off-Duty Actions Get ‘Pool Patrol Paula’ or ‘I.D. Adam’ Fired in MN?
A number of incidents have surfaced recently in which neighbors or passers-by have called police to report African Americans engaging in seemingly ordinary pursuits. Examples include calls to investigate a college student napping on a couch in her dorm, some friends grilling in a public park, and an 8-year-old girl selling bottled water in front […]
Practice What You Hope to Never Need
Violence struck at the heart of the Arizona legal community this summer. Over two days in early June, gunshots rang out at a law firm and the offices of two mental health professionals who often serve as court witnesses. For several days while the shooter remained at large, legal workplaces in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and surrounding […]
Hiring Foreign Talent 101
Oftentimes HR professionals are prepared to handle payroll, recruiting, onboarding, and even internal company disputes, yet many are not trained to take the lead on foreign talent recruiting and management. But that’s becoming a part of the job description for HR professionals as more and more companies are looking to fill the skills gap by […]
Do Employees Trained in First Aid and CPR Need to Take Bloodborne Pathogens Training?
Our experts were recently asked, “My employees are required to take First Aid and CPR training. Would this require them to take bloodborne pathogens training?” An important question! Read on to learn the answer.
The True Source of Company Culture
Yesterday we began to explore the source of company culture in any organization. Today we’ll look more into where that culture comes from.
What Makes Company Culture Really?
Even when a company doesn’t try to cultivate its culture, that culture is there. It’s the personality of an organization from the perspective of its employees and includes things like the company’s mission, expectations, and overall work atmosphere. Whether it’s officially documented, symbolized in the business logo, or merely an unspoken but understood definition, culture […]
How Do You Engage 5 Generations at Once?
Engaging employees in general is already a big enough challenge. But how do you engage five different generations equally well?
NLRB Signals Possible Change in Union Access to Company E-mail
Employers may eventually see a change in how they can restrict the use of their e-mail and other communications systems for union organizing now that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is requesting comments on what standard it should apply.