Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 6, 2024

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.

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Work in Confidence

JUNE 24, 2024

Workers Protection (Amendment to Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 From October 2024 all UK employers must ensure they comply with a legal duty to take ‘reasonable steps’ aiming to prevent sexual harassment of employees – this comes with the passing of the Worker Protection (Amendment to Equality Act 2010) Act 2023. What are 'reasonable steps'?

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Work in Confidence

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Financial, Legal & Medical professions need to address workplace conduct A welcome, if somewhat belated move, is for professional bodies to incorporate bullying and harassment and sexual harassment policies into their codes of conduct. An independent reporting channel removes the barrier of reporting to a line manager.

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Insperity

MARCH 17, 2020

Because public health conditions can change rapidly, it’s critical for employers to know: How to help protect employees and customers How to continue business operations during a pandemic How to rely on official sources to stay informed How to manage and mitigate organizational risks How to navigate potential legal issues that may arise.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Understanding which injuries your workers’ compensation might cover, adapting your safety program and updating your claims reporting process can help your organization handle injury claims more efficiently in the age of remote work. What counts as a work-related injury at home?

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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. For example, it could change who they report to or increase their workload. Legal considerations to watch out for. Maintain these notes in a personnel file.

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Insperity

MAY 4, 2021

Wage garnishment is a legal procedure in which a court order mandates that the employer withhold a portion of a person’s earnings to pay a financial obligation such as: Child support Tax debt Student loans Consumer or medical debt In the case of bankruptcy. Follow the required reporting requirements for the wage garnishment.

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Mad in America

MARCH 21, 2024

O n 3 August 2023, I wrote to the editors of two medical journals and called for retraction of three fraudulent reports of placebo-controlled trials of depression drugs in children and adolescents. I reviewed the clinical study reports and other research extensively and published my observations with David Healy as co-author.

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Insperity

MAY 5, 2015

Maybe he’s missing deadlines, turning in incomplete reports or just isn’t “getting it” You need to do something. For example: Sally Brown has been submitting reports with numerous grammatical, spelling and technical errors. If you have more skills-based issues, a PIP might be more appropriate.

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Insperity

AUGUST 16, 2018

Young workers, women and LGBT employees report the highest rates of bullying. 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. What workplace bullying looks like. Types of workplace bullies.

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Work Life

MARCH 24, 2025

For accounting positions, recruiters are more likely to use such terms when aggressive financial reporting could benefit the firm. Research shows that narcissistic employees are more likely to behave unethically , potentially leading to legal consequences. Consider a company hiring a salesperson.

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Work in Confidence

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Recognise that people struggle to speak up: Without the proper protection, whistleblowers can face personal, professional and legal attacks for speaking up. These potential consequences can often, not surprisingly, deter people from coming forward if the risks of reporting seem too great, or if they fear they won’t be taken seriously.

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Insperity

JUNE 9, 2020

According to the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) 2019 Employee Benefits Survey , 79 percent of employers reported offering an EAP.). Your EAP provider should give you regular usage reports covering a specified time period – each month, quarter or year, for example. Legal obligations to watch out for.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) annually, representing nearly 56% of all reported complaints. For example, let’s say that an employee reports a concern to management and then, a short time later, is fired. There are also legal ramifications. Tell employees how to report retaliation and what the process looks like.

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Insperity

JANUARY 15, 2019

Long ago, child labor was common and legal. At the turn of the last century, workers had few legal protections from wage theft or unsafe working conditions. Some states have legalized only medical use, while others have decriminalized or legalized recreational use. Legislation and unions helped change that.

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Spiceworks

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

They can offer a legal high ground and allow companies like Reddit to reduce their advertising dependency, much to the delight of users. Almost a year after Reddit made difficult changes to monetize its data at the expense of losing some important users, the company reportedly secured a $60 million deal.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Benefits administration: I nvolves enrollment, communication, and reporting functions related to benefits packages that attract and retain top talent and reinforce that your company cares about its people. PEOs have compliance specialists who keep up with the evolving legal landscape.

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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. Managers need to be aware that their direct reports may be participating in a group, which could impact their timeliness and attendance at some point, or cause them to be away from their desks occasionally.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

If selected, a juror will join a body of 12 people who are sworn to render a verdict, penalty or judgment in a legal case. Are you required to allow employees to report for jury duty? Consult with your HR professional or legal counsel to confirm what your state requires to avoid incurring penalties for non-compliance.

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Insperity

MARCH 9, 2021

Meanwhile, with so much information that must be documented for compliance reasons, it’s easy to skip formalizing procedures that don’t legally require documentation. Training happens, expectations are set, and procedures are introduced – but none of these things are written down. Employment often ends when we least expect it.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

In our MIA Report on that publication, we described it as a call for “radical change in global mental health.” The 2021 WHO report echoed that sentiment. People subjected to coercive practices report feelings of dehumanization, disempowerment, being disrespected and disengaged from decisions on issues affecting them.

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Work in Confidence

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Reporting the incident to HR is often the first step. Employers must have a system in place to address these allegations, and HR plays a key role in ensuring that the legal rights of both the victim and accused are upheld. These channels allow employees to report incidents or concerns while preserving their anonymity.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 19, 2019

In evaluating a report of this type, an EEOC investigator may first ask: How pervasive is it? For employers, costs from workplace sexual harassment may include: Legal expenses Higher rates of employee turnover Increased absences and reduced productivity Negative impacts to the company’s brand reputation and culture.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This data would also help create a legal defense if you were to receive a discrimination claim. There can also be big differences in the readability and usefulness of the results managers receive and the reports they need to interpret. Creating inconvenience.

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Work in Confidence

JUNE 3, 2024

whistleblowing “You’re a whistleblower if you’re a worker and you report certain types of wrongdoing. These potential consequences can often, not surprisingly, deter people from coming forward if the risks of reporting seem too great, or if they fear they won’t be taken seriously. According to www.gov.uk/whistleblowing

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Insperity

DECEMBER 29, 2014

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. What the bully gets out of it. You should always be able to get help from your human resources representative in these types of situations.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

When it occurs, it can be found between: Tenured employees and new hires (when new hires join the company at compensation levels similar to long-time employees) Managers and their direct reports (when there are small wage differences between employees within the same job family at an organization). Consult legal counsel.

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Insperity

AUGUST 6, 2019

However, when your employees are operating a company fleet vehicle or driving on official business, that assumption can open the door to potential safety incidents and legal liability. As times and laws change, you must update your policy to weigh in on the use of substances that may now be legal.).

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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. But what about another favorite poster topic: Company core values?

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Insperity

APRIL 23, 2019

What are the legal responsibilities for accommodating someone with mental health-related issues? Regular check-ins and performance reports can let you know if the changes are working. Approximately one in five Americans experiences a mental illness in a given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

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Work Life

JANUARY 8, 2025

Imagine streamlining everything from reports to big, tangled problems by applying these four principles: M – Minimal U – Understandable R – Repeatable A – Accessible MURA is a quick litmus test that helps you eliminate waste and create simplicity. They simplified contracts, reports, and project plans.

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Insperity

JULY 23, 2019

Add in the news stories regarding the increase in opioid abuse and the possibility of legal, medicinal or recreational marijuana use in certain states, and you can quickly find yourself grappling with a complicated, delicate HR issue. It’s acceptable to ask the employee about the reported behavior.

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Insperity

APRIL 15, 2021

Of course, this doesn’t include serious issues such as harassment or discrimination , which should be promptly reported to managers and HR personnel.). If you discover the mistake first, don’t let your manager find out on their own or from a third party – be proactive in reporting it.

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Work in Confidence

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Reporting the incident to HR is often the first step. Employers must have a system in place to address these allegations, and HR plays a key role in ensuring that the legal rights of both the victim and accused are upheld. These channels allow employees to report incidents or concerns while preserving their anonymity.

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Work Life

MARCH 24, 2025

The large majority76%of our respondents reported that they lack confidence in how to use AI at work. A recent Gallup survey reported similar findings, with only 6% of employees saying they feel very comfortable using AI in their roles, while about one-third say they feel very uncomfortable.

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Insperity

APRIL 16, 2019

But by ignoring your employer responsibilities to employees, you could cause a rift in your workforce and create potentially costly legal battles. You’re not sure what to do now to correct the situation and keep yourself out of legal hot water. Here are seven scenarios where a PEO can come in handy. Then you can begin to bridge them.

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Insperity

AUGUST 28, 2018

Some EAPs also offer legal and financial assistance. EAP specialists can walk your employees through the steps needed to recover, and provide them with contact information for credit monitoring and filing an identity theft report. Their EAP can also make referrals to legal and financial professionals specializing in retirement issues.

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