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The Impact of State Marijuana Laws on the Workplace
Why Reasonable Suspicion Testing is the Way to Go The legalization of marijuana use, both medically and recreationally, is spreading rapidly. By the end of June 2021, thirty-six states will allow for medical use. Another 17 states (plus the District of Columbia) allow the recreational use of marijuana. This rapidly changing landscape, coupled with…
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Employee Illness: What Can Employers Ask About Medical Conditions?
There has never been a time before when health issues impacted the workplace more than they do right now. As an employer, you need to identify employees who have symptoms of or tested positive for COVID-19 to adequately notify others in the workplace who were exposed. This has had a significant impact on the workplace.…
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How To Avoid EEOC Complaints By Preventing Workplace Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, is an agency that works under the federal government to implement federal laws associated with discrimination against employees or job applicants in the U.S. It was created by the Civil Rights Act in 1964 and offers a level of protection to employees who think they have been discriminated…
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5 Reasons Why Job Descriptions Are Important
Here’s How To Create One Job descriptions have been around since the advent of jobs. However, the importance of job descriptions from a big picture concept is still unclear. Most often, HR professionals and recruiters put off writing or updating job descriptions because they think other tasks are more vital. Nonetheless, a good job description…
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Best Practices for Employee Onboarding
We understand! Hiring new employees for your organization can be a long and tedious task. The process isn’t just time-consuming, but it poses challenges and requires investment. Therefore, it is essential you retain the employees you onboard. To achieve this, consider your employee onboarding process. After all, this is the first real taste a new…
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Trouble at the Office? Perhaps It’s Time You Involve HR
Typically, employers expect managers to resolve some employee issues on their own and to report others to human resources. As a manager, do you know which is which? For instance, you might know that you should report any complaints of unlawful discrimination, retaliation, or harassment, to HR, even if: The employee pleads with the manager…
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Things to Consider Before Mandating the COVID Vaccine for Employees
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, employers focused on the safety of all who visited their workplace. Whether for employees, customers, vendors, or other business partners, employers battled safety issues with socially distanced spaces, personal protective equipment (PPE), health screening tools, hand sanitizer, or wash stations. Now, the COVID vaccine is available to essential workers and will…
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The Transgender Inclusive Workplace
Employers may not think they have any transgender employees. But, in fact, more than half of transgender individuals have not yet disclosed their status to their employers. With this staggering statistic in mind, how can you make sure your workplace is inclusive of all people, particularly transgender individuals? Education is key. Start with educating…
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How (and When) to Contact Employees on Leave
3 Questions to Ask Before Contacting Employees on Leave Employees take leave for a variety of reasons and durations. Whether to welcome a new family member or to care for a sick relative, employee leave is a valued (and often legally required) benefit to offer. It’s also fairly common, especially given the landscape of the…
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How to Approach Gender Identity in the Workplace
Addressing Gender Identity in the Workplace with Grace and Professionalism Does the topic of gender identity seem too difficult or personal to address within the workplace? You’re not alone if you’re unsure on how to address an employee in transition or handle unique scenarios surrounding the topic. More than 25% of transgender people have…
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