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Employee theft and fraud are perennial problems for businesses and one rogue employee can do serious damage to the finances of a company and; in many cases even put them out of business. Shockingly, 75% of employees admit to stealing at least once from their employer and employee theft costs U.S. businesses $50 billion a
Americans with Disabilities Act-based lawsuits and demand letters are growing against companies over website access for disabled users. Any company with a web presence is at risk of being swept up in this wave of lawsuits, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars to settle, in addition to lawyers’ fees and other court costs.
While overall sexual harassment complaints have ebbed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and have fallen below their post-#MeToo movement highs, jury awards continue rising. Employers who receive a complaint about workplace sexual harassment need to take immediate steps to investigate the matter and take remedial action when warranted. But the best way to
Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations were finally approved by the state Office of Administrative Law on Feb. 3, putting the new standard into immediate effect. The new regulations will remain in place through Feb. 3, 2025, with recordkeeping requirements in effect through Feb. 3, 2026. Now that the pandemic has slowed to a manageable level,
The COVID-19 pandemic brought mental health issues to the fore for many Americans, and one of the byproducts was more people seeking out service dogs to help them manage physical disabilities and psychological issues. And as more workers are returning to the office environment, the question arises whether they should be allowed to bring their
One of the biggest lawsuit threats U.S. businesses face is from their own employees. Any company with staff, no matter their size or industry — including printers and creative agencies — can be sued, and even if the case never goes to court, it can create a significant burden for your business. While most cases
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has signaled that it plans to step up enforcement of workplace discrimination for all protected classes, particularly at firms that engage in “systemic” discrimination. Employee and job applicant discrimination complaints filed with the EEOC grew about 15% in 2022 from the year prior. The fastest growing are class-based employment claims,
Recent studies have highlighted an alarming trend in American health care: More and more people are struggling with medical bills and many are delaying care due to high costs. The most recent poll by Gallup found that 38% of those surveyed said they or a family member had delayed care in 2022 due to high
Emergencies usually happen without notice, but if you have an emergency action plan in place and have trained workers to respond quickly and appropriately, you have a better chance of weathering the event, relieving anxiety – and potentially saving lives. Management commitment and worker involvement are essential to an effective emergency action plan. The action
One of the biggest lawsuit threats U.S. businesses face is from their own employees. Any company with staff, no matter their size or industry — including printers and creative agencies — can be sued, and even if the case never goes to court, it can create a significant burden for your business. While most cases
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