Four Recent Suits by the EEOC Highlight Sexual Harassment
Four recent lawsuits filed by the EEOC highlight sexual harassment.
Maverick Construction Receives 36% Reduction in I-9 Penalties from OCAHO
The Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) issued a new I-9 penalty decision in United States v. Maverick Construction, LLC, 15 OCAHO no. 1405a (Apr. 21, 2022), where the company’s I-9 penalties were reduced by 36.1% from $286,356 to $183,600. Facts On July 16, 2018, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) served a Notice … Read more
Prepping for Pitfalls: Common Mistakes of Small Businesses
For a small business owner to succeed, it’s important to be aware of common mistakes and take measures to avoid them. Whether you’re a tech startup, fashion retailer, food stall, or financial consultancy, some mantras remain consistently true – here are a few to consider. Business Plan As a new business, having a formal, written … Read more
What Types of Sexual Harassment Can You Face at Work?
Sexual harassment in the workplace should not be tolerated. As an American citizen, you have the right to work in a professional, harassment-free workplace. You need a legal advocate when a coworker, boss, or supervisor sexually harasses or discriminates against you in the workplace. What Does Sexual Harassment Represent? Title VII of the Civil Rights … Read more
Does Your AI Discriminate?
Computerrized hiring and employee monitoring software may violate the ADA.
What is the Juneteenth Holiday? Everything You Need to Know
Beginning in 1866, people have held annual celebrations commemorating the emancipation of slaves in the United States. Some states and cities have officially recognized Juneteenth, the name by which the date is most referred, for many years. However, it was not until 2021 that Juneteenth became a federal holiday and either officially recognized or made … Read more
Guide to Workplace Accidents
It is unfortunate when you get into a terrible accident at work that can prevent you from continuing your normal activity because of your injuries. Work-related accidents happen frequently and occur at a rate of about 2.8 employees for every 100 workers. A majority of these accidents are preventable and could have been avoided had … Read more
What A Good HR Should Do to Help Victims Of Domestic Violence
There are times when an employer needs to keep away from the private life of their employees, and there are other times when a timely intervention can represent the difference between life and death for the employee. Such is the case when domestic violence is present, and the employee can end up losing their life … Read more
How HR Can Address the Workforce Skills Gap
As modern technology develops and new industry trends arise, many human resources teams are facing large workforce skills gaps that continue to grow. Just as fast as innovation decreases the need for certain roles — especially those that can easily be automated — it’s increasing the need for others. The workforce skills gap is being … Read more