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If a member of your crew observed a potential hazard in the workplace, would he or she tell you about it? A recent survey suggests that staff members might not be as willing to speak up as you’d like them to be. Titled “What small business employees …
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The scenario: A male supervisor was told by several members of his crew that one of their female colleagues was difficult to work with. They said the woman was passive-aggressive, controlling, inconsistent and confrontational. The supervisor didn’t …
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Safety insight: Now might be a good time to confirm that all warning signs and other written or painted safety indicators haven’t faded over time and are still clearly visible. What happened: Even though it was standard industry practice to apply …
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A recently released document provides new insight into the enforcement priorities of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) under the Trump administration. Titled “Discrimination Against American Workers Is Against the Law,” the EEOC …
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“We couldn’t anticipate that a worker would completely disregard his safety training and reach into the danger zone of a hazardous machine,” said George, the supervisor. “I disagree,” replied Tammy, the compliance officer. “You could’ve known that …
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A word to the wise: Organizations that deny lactation breaks to female employees could soon be in for a rude awakening. That’s because a law recently passed in Puerto Rico allows for the imposition of criminal penalties against employers that don’t …
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