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How to Prevent Violence in the Workplace

Workplace violence is a major problem in the United States. People are hurt or killed every month by co-workers or patrons. While it is not as common a problem as sexual harassment or discrimination, workplace violence is preventable if certain measures are taken to keep employees safe. Follow these tips: Create a harassment prevention policy

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Gender Wage Discrimination Lawsuits Heat up with #EqualPayNow

While the #MeToo movement has spurred a new wave of sexual harassment lawsuits in organizations throughout the country, there is a parallel trend that is also gaining a foothold: unequal pay lawsuits based on gender or race. Corporate defense lawyers have expressed concern that pay discrimination cases also seem to be on the rise as

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OSHA Goes Back More Than Five Years for Repeat Violations

OSHA can look beyond five years to assess “repeat violations” when considering the penalties against an employer for breaching workplace safety regulations, a U.S. appellate court has ruled. Repeat violations can be assessed at 10 times the amount of a safety violation, which makes the ruling a game-changer for companies who have been cited more

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As IRS Sends out Enforcement Letters, Be Prepared

Even though the Trump administration continues taking steps to try to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, the law applies to employers and the IRS is enforcing it by the book. Businesses are increasingly receiving IRS Letter 226J, which states that they may be in violation of the employer mandate, typically by either not offering coverage

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’Cadillac Tax’ Delayed for Another Two Years

Part of the funding bill that reopened the federal government at the end of January further delayed the implementation of the so-called “Cadillac tax” on employer-sponsored health plans – this time by two more years. That means the excise tax will instead take effect on the most expensive of employer-sponsored plans in 2022. Employers and

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Trump Administration Issues Proposed Rules for Short-Term Plans

As promised, the Trump administration has issued proposed rules that would allow individuals to skirt Affordable Care Act regulations and buy short-term, low-coverage health plans. Under the proposal, individuals would be able to purchase short-term plans that last up to 12 months, compared to the three-month maximum under the ACA. The proposal would also exempt

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Ruling May Open Firms up to Prosecution, Employee Suits in Safety Cases

The California State Supreme Court has issued a landmark opinion that paves the way for employees who have been injured at work due to their employer’s violations of Cal/OSHA regulations to sue for unfair business practices and other violations of the state’s Business and Professions Code. This broadens the scope of employer liability in workplace

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Ruling May Open Firms up to Prosecution, Employee Suits in Safety Cases

The California State Supreme Court has issued a landmark opinion that paves the way for employees who have been injured at work due to their employer’s violations of Cal/OSHA regulations to sue for unfair business practices and other violations of the state’s Business and Professions Code. This broadens the scope of employer liability in workplace

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The Next Facebook (or better)? Welcome to Vero.

Due to constant algorithm changes, ads, and even fake news, people are beginning to get fed up with social media platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram. That’s why Lebanese billionaire Ayman Hariri has seen such great success with his creation, Vero, meaning truth, which was co-founded in 2015. The app has been downloaded so

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7 Tips to Boost Your SEO

1. Start with Google People find you on Google, so it’s best to make sure all of your information is correct. Set up a Google My Business profile, which will enable you to appear in local search results. 2. Make Your Site Mobile-Friendly with AMP AMP (Accelerate Mobile Pages) generates a mobile version of your

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