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Drug Testing: What Are My Rights and Responsibilities as an Employer?

Insperity

With varied forms of legalization in effect throughout 26 U.S. From medicinal marijuana to outright legalization, employers across the country are scrambling to create effective drug-testing policies that don’t violate ever-changing state laws or crush bottom lines. The selection process should be decided by computer software.

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Contacting employees on leave: What are the rules and best practices?

Insperity

There are no legal requirements to keep in touch with workers while they’re out on leave. For example, perhaps your head software engineer is on a sudden, unplanned leave and she has all the information about your company’s soon-to-be-launched app on her password-protected work computer.

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Cybersecurity for remote workers: A business leader’s guide

Insperity

You may not know anything about – nor do you have any control over – the configuration of those operating systems, firewalls, anti-virus protections, software updates or authentication requirements. Ensure operating systems and all software, including anti-virus protection, are updated to the latest version.

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You need a data protection policy – Here’s the basics

Insperity

The legal liability for data breaches and failure to comply with data privacy laws can incur prohibitive costs, including fines and penalties. A company-provided password management software can help employees with password practices. Collecting employee data Accessing customer databases Protecting proprietary business information.

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8 ways to be smart about intellectual property

Insperity

Be sure appropriate computer and data systems are in place to minimize risk. Review and regularly update software protections, firewalls and other protective mechanisms. Implement sound and consistent HR practices, including policies and procedures on the use of company computers, email, internet and other communication systems.

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Tips to Increase Visitor Safety in Your Chiropractic Office

The Receptionist

Compliance with legal and security regulations – Do your visitors need to sign special acknowledgment or authorization forms? E-signature capture for legal purposes – If you need to legally record a visitor’s signature, your visitor management system can do this for you. E-signatures are legally binding in all U.S.

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Emotion tracking tech in the workplace puts people’s wellbeing at risk

Workplace Insight

A new report from the Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) explores the increasing use of affective computing in the workplace. As affective computing becomes more prevalent, the report calls for robust regulation to safeguard workers rights and wellbeing.