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Can Neglecting Safety Lead to Multi-Million Dollar Liabilities?
June 20, 2024
Can Neglecting Safety Lead to Multi-Million Dollar Liabilities?

In February 2016, Pablo Scipione, an independent contractor, experienced a workplace injury that led to severe health complications and a colossal jury verdict. Working in a train manufacturing yard, Scipione was called in to perform electrical repairs under conditions that

How Can We Address and Reduce Workplace Sexual Harassment Effectively?
June 19, 2024
How Can We Address and Reduce Workplace Sexual Harassment Effectively?

Understanding workplace sexual harassment is crucial for fostering a safe and equitable environment. Despite increased awareness and implementation of policies aimed at curbing inappropriate behavior, the prevalence of sexual harassment remains alarmingly high. Nationally, 81% of women and 43% of

DrinkPAK Sues Paylocity Over Payroll Software Errors, Compliance Breaches
June 19, 2024
DrinkPAK Sues Paylocity Over Payroll Software Errors, Compliance Breaches

DrinkPAK, a producer of canned beverages based in California, has initiated legal action against Paylocity, a cloud-based payroll software company. At the heart of this legal dispute lies the crux of serious compliance issues caused by Paylocity’s software, which reportedly

Is EEOC Overstepping by Mandating Abortion Accommodations at Work?
June 19, 2024
Is EEOC Overstepping by Mandating Abortion Accommodations at Work?

The enforcement of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) regulation mandating employer accommodations for elective abortions as part of pregnancy-related conditions has sparked significant legal and ideological debates. Emerging from the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), this rule, which

Federal Judge Dismisses States’ Challenge to EEOC Pregnancy Rule
June 18, 2024
Federal Judge Dismisses States’ Challenge to EEOC Pregnancy Rule

The issue of workplace accommodations for pregnant employees took center stage in a recent federal court case where several state attorneys general attempted to block a key rule by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This rule, part of

Wells Fargo Fires Staff for Faking Activity Amidst Remote Work Scrutiny
June 18, 2024
Wells Fargo Fires Staff for Faking Activity Amidst Remote Work Scrutiny

In a significant corporate move, Wells Fargo recently terminated more than a dozen employees for engaging in what the company described as the “simulation of keyboard activity” to create a false impression of active work. This unethical behavior led to

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Can Neglecting Safety Lead to Multi-Million Dollar Liabilities?
June 20, 2024
Can Neglecting Safety Lead to Multi-Million Dollar Liabilities?

In February 2016, Pablo Scipione, an independent contractor, experienced a workplace injury that led to severe health complications and a colossal jury verdict. Working in a train manufacturing yard, Scipione was called in to perform electrical repairs under conditions that

How Can We Address and Reduce Workplace Sexual Harassment Effectively?
June 19, 2024
How Can We Address and Reduce Workplace Sexual Harassment Effectively?

Understanding workplace sexual harassment is crucial for fostering a safe and equitable environment. Despite increased awareness and implementation of policies aimed at curbing inappropriate behavior, the prevalence of sexual harassment remains alarmingly high. Nationally, 81% of women and 43% of

DrinkPAK Sues Paylocity Over Payroll Software Errors, Compliance Breaches
June 19, 2024
DrinkPAK Sues Paylocity Over Payroll Software Errors, Compliance Breaches

DrinkPAK, a producer of canned beverages based in California, has initiated legal action against Paylocity, a cloud-based payroll software company. At the heart of this legal dispute lies the crux of serious compliance issues caused by Paylocity’s software, which reportedly

Is EEOC Overstepping by Mandating Abortion Accommodations at Work?
June 19, 2024
Is EEOC Overstepping by Mandating Abortion Accommodations at Work?

The enforcement of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) regulation mandating employer accommodations for elective abortions as part of pregnancy-related conditions has sparked significant legal and ideological debates. Emerging from the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), this rule, which

Federal Judge Dismisses States’ Challenge to EEOC Pregnancy Rule
June 18, 2024
Federal Judge Dismisses States’ Challenge to EEOC Pregnancy Rule

The issue of workplace accommodations for pregnant employees took center stage in a recent federal court case where several state attorneys general attempted to block a key rule by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This rule, part of

Wells Fargo Fires Staff for Faking Activity Amidst Remote Work Scrutiny
June 18, 2024
Wells Fargo Fires Staff for Faking Activity Amidst Remote Work Scrutiny

In a significant corporate move, Wells Fargo recently terminated more than a dozen employees for engaging in what the company described as the “simulation of keyboard activity” to create a false impression of active work. This unethical behavior led to

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