OSHA announced the outcome of its Lead in Construction Standard lookback review in the September 27, 2007, Federal Register.
Exposure to work hazards and a frenetic job pace increases the likelihood of injury among adolescent and young adult workers, a new systematic review suggests. Work setting also appears to play a role in predicting the risk of injury, with food service and construction industry jobs topping the list of hazardous employment in this age group.
Here are some suggestions for helping your organization implement programs that meet the needs of today's workforce and make sense for the bottom line.
Typically, a higher-level manager or human resources practitioner receives a request from a line supervisor to discipline an employee because of an employee's a
The following general notice guidelines should be considered if, after consulting with legal counsel, it is determined that a polygraph is appropriate.
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To avoid legal action resulting from an investigation, HR must see to it that all investigative techniques are used within the constraints of the law.
Formal grievance procedures typically establish the starting place for making an employee's complaint known.
The following guidelines for conducting an I-9 audit were prepared by David C.
If you contract with a medical provider, negotiate concerning malpractice liability:
The following questions are designed to guide employers in the initial steps of designing an effective employee complaint policy that will fit the company's cul
To avoid potential problems in disclosing information about former employees, it is a good idea to implement a policy on giving references, outlining the type o
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Although the samples below are provided as an example, do not use form rejection letters.
How can employers avoid privacy-related issues in connection with monitoring employee communication? The answer is to have a clear written policy in place infor
The following employer response to an EEOC charge was provided by Stephen J.
Notice: Various state and federal laws prohibit employment discrimination based on age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, handicap, or veteran status
Because of this widespread use of computers, employers should consider formulating a computer use policy.
Have you ever given an employee the hint that he or she should resign before a decision is made to terminate the employee? Typically, prompted resignations occu
Lower back injuries are the single most frequent type of injury requiring days off from work.
Telecommuting arrangements may be reviewed as business needs change.
Because laws forbidding polygraph testing generally do not cover pencil and paper honesty tests, there has been an increase in the use of honesty tests in recen
Under Alaska's public records law, a state employee has the right to examine the employee's own personnel files and may authorize others to examine those files.
Violation of the genetic testing provisions is a misdemeanor of the first degree (Fla Stat, Sec. 760.40).
Some states permit employers to require that personnel files be viewed in the presence of an official designated by the employer in order to safeguard the integ
All personnel records, used to evaluate performance toward continued employment or promotion, under the control of any police agency or department of the state
In 2001, a U.S.