Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 6, 2024

While the adoption of these tools promises to optimise workplace efficiency, it also ushers in an era of unprecedented surveillance and control over workers. Loss of Autonomy: The use of AAM tools can reduce employees’ sense of control over their work, particularly when the technology is used to enforce stricter management practices.

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Insperity

MARCH 18, 2015

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. Is drug testing right for your business? Review your policy.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

To help you figure out whether your workers are classified correctly, we’ll cover: Basic legal resources and information you need to know Who enforces the law on worker classification, and what happens if you’ve misclassified workers (either intentionally or unintentionally) The most common mistakes you should avoid to stay out of trouble.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Virgin Islands have legislated laws legalizing marijuana in some form. 2019, the District of Columbia and 11 states have adopted the most extensive laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Marijuana is listed as a Schedule I drug under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. Since 2012, 33 states, Washington, D.C.,

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Success

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Ellis can also be seen on Freeform’s Everything’s Trash , AMC’s legal drama 61st Street and the OWN holiday movie, A Christmas Fumble. I handle negativity by… remembering that I am always in control of my emotions. My favorite quote is… “Those who say they can and those who say they can’t are both usually right.”

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Insperity

AUGUST 16, 2018

Bullying can be a legal liability for your business if comments or gossip are about race, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation – since this can be considered harassment. They want you to know they’re in control. It may result from a need to make themselves feel good, or because they need to feel in control.

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Insperity

JULY 6, 2021

This will help you to be more objective and fair in demotion conversations and can help protect you against legal action by disgruntled employees. Legal considerations to watch out for. Therefore, you need to take certain steps to reduce your vulnerability to legal actions by employees. Maintain these notes in a personnel file.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 6, 2016

That’s protected speech since pay relates to your terms and conditions of employment and is legally allowed, no matter how uncomfortable it makes management. How to control the vitriol. You’re also within legal boundaries to stop any disruptions that affect customer service or the team’s overall performance.

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Insperity

APRIL 15, 2021

Managing up is about looking up the organizational ladder and building effective working relationships with your supervisors – the people with control over our performance reviews, salary raises, promotions, team and project assignments, and overall day-to-day contentment in the workplace. How do you “manage up” to your manager?

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In these uncertain times , how can leaders make optimal compensation decisions for their employees’ benefit while still controlling business costs and maintaining compliance? All of this helps you treat employees equitably and avoid legal problems down the road. Be legally compliant. Promote equity and fairness for employees.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Ensure compliance with all relevant HR documentation and legal requirements. As you bring an employee back to work, be careful to comply with all relevant federal and state legal requirements: 1. What is management of your office building doing to secure and clean common areas and control building access? Summing it all up.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 29, 2014

They want you to know they’re in control. However, the line between bullying and harassment is sometimes murky, so managing bullies is not only important for morale in the workplace, but also it helps to ensure no legal lines are crossed. They want their way. And they want you to know how important they are. Sound familiar?

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Insperity

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Yes, it may feel weird to try and control someone’s love life, but your job as a leader is to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. Make sure employees understand the position of the company isn’t to control their personal lives, but to ensure a fair and comfortable work environment for everyone.

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Insperity

MAY 30, 2017

But, also keep in mind that purely personal use of social media cannot be controlled by you as an employer when an employee is not at work. Has marijuana been legalized in areas where your business operates? This provides some recourse if an employee uses social media inappropriately in a professional sense. Drug policy. Get started.

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Insperity

MARCH 29, 2022

Lack of direct control can be an issue as well. Business leaders need to take appropriate measures to protect their companies from disgruntled employees or, in some cases, adverse legal action. Even if the employee has no legal footing, they can still develop a negative attitude and resentment toward the company.

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Insperity

JANUARY 18, 2018

The nuances between what legally constitutes a person and an employer aren’t always clear-cut when it comes to FLSA compliance. Supervision and control of work schedules. Control or maintenance of employment records. Generally, offering comp (compensatory) time in lieu of paying overtime is not legal for private employers.

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Insperity

APRIL 6, 2021

When it comes to posters about safety procedures, complaint-reporting processes or government notices, there may be possible legal ramifications for not putting the poster’s language into practice. While there may be no legal problems associated with ignoring these ideas, doing so could cost your organization in other significant ways.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Employers not only have to comply with conventional employment laws, but they must also adhere to frequently updated and sometimes contradictory guidelines about safe work practices from: State and local health departments Mayors Governors The White House The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) The World Health Organization (WHO).

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All Work

AUGUST 7, 2023

This flexibility creates a greater sense of autonomy and control, enabling neurodiverse individuals to optimize their productivity and enhance their engagement with the workspace. Inclusive workplace design must also consider the diverse communication and collaboration styles of neurodiverse individuals.

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Insperity

JUNE 9, 2020

For instance: Relationship and marriage issues Parenting and family issues Grief resulting from the loss of a loved one Stress management Emotional distress or trauma Financial issues Legal issues Wellness and nutrition Workplace changes Substance abuse. Legal obligations to watch out for. Employee assistance program benefits.

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Insperity

AUGUST 17, 2023

While the business retains control over day-to-day operations, the PEO engages with employees on HR issues and ensures compliance with employment requirements. What makes a PEO relationship unique is the contractual allocation and sharing of employer responsibilities.

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Insperity

MAY 28, 2020

It’s a good idea to consult with your legal team as you define your policy on employee resource groups and work with active groups. To avoid the appearance of having employer-sponsored unions: Don’t let managers or executive sponsors directly control employee resource group meetings or events, or make decisions for the group.

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Insperity

MARCH 14, 2017

Explain that the goal is not to suppress employee conversations, but to caution against engaging in emotionally charged exchanges that have the potential to get out of control and disrupt business operations and negatively impact working relationships. Help them determine how to move past their differences for the good of everyone.

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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A legal guardian and conservator have hijacked her father’s life and estate and she cannot get him out. My friend, who I will call Lilly to protect her and her family, is amidst a legal battle with her sibling and a cabal of lawyers over the legal guardianship and conservatorship of her 74-year-old father, though he can still make decisions.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In these uncertain times , how can leaders make optimal compensation decisions for their employees’ benefit while still controlling business costs and maintaining compliance? All of this helps you treat employees equitably and avoid legal problems down the road. Be legally compliant. Promote equity and fairness for employees.

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Insperity

MAY 7, 2020

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. Administrative rights need to be controlled. Failure to follow this step may lead to a data disclosure and legal action.

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Insperity

MAY 23, 2019

Owning and operating a business is inherently risky – financially, legally, personally. As your company grows in size and complexity, it becomes increasingly more difficult to control what employees do. That’s where a culture of HR compliance comes in. ” Being proactive in compliance, Sarvadi wrote, is the best approach.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Such interventions, the rapporteur wrote, “generally involve highly discriminatory and coercive attempts at controlling or ‘correcting’ the victim’s personality, behaviour or choices and almost always inflict severe pain or suffering. Denial of legal capacity, coercive practices and institutionalization must end.

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Office Snapshots

JULY 9, 2024

The newly designed PORTOS offices represent a vision of workspace that respects the historical values of the legal environment and the present and future of strategic legal consulting. “Our office space on the 25th floor has created a unique working environment for all lawyers, associates and legal assistants.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Alas, this common oversight can put a company in a vulnerable position, perhaps one that can result in a costly lawsuit or legal fees. Organizations that let their culture develop on its own run the risk of losing control of it. Risk mitigation also often gets overlooked while leaders are focused on growing their businesses.

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Insperity

JULY 28, 2020

Having a plan for stakeholders – and a few backups – automatically makes you feel more in control and increases the likelihood that your business will successfully navigate the challenge at hand. Examine the externalities that are out of your control: What’s going on in the industry?

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Insperity

JANUARY 14, 2020

This is what’s happening inside your company – the things that you exercise some control over and can change with the appropriate strategy and effort. Unfortunately, you have minimal – if any – control over these factors. Now let’s explore the best approach to fill each quadrant. Internal factors. External factors. Opportunities.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Co-employment is the legal structure that professional employer organizations (PEOs) and their client companies use to share HR responsibilities. Generally, the classification analysis requires review of how the individual is paid and what level of supervision or control, if any, exists in how the work is performed.

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Insperity

MARCH 18, 2015

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. But in the world of human resources, it’s become a complex puzzle.

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Insperity

APRIL 20, 2021

OSHA takes two steps in this process: Step 1: OSHA will determine whether the employer is a creating, exposing, correcting or controlling employer (definitions can be found on the OSHA website ). It’s always a good idea to engage in legal counsel to help you walk through your organization’s response to any OSHA violations.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 17, 2024

According to a new study published by Netskope , regulated data (data that organisations have a legal duty to protect) makes up more than a third of the sensitive data being shared with generative AI (genAI) applications—presenting a potential risk to businesses of costly data breaches. Identify vulnerabilities and gaps in security controls.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Control access. If you find something suspicious, contact your legal counsel about next steps. In addition, you may have grounds for legal action against the former employee. Install backup systems for internal and external servers. Review and regularly update software protections, firewalls and other protective mechanisms.

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