Employment Law

Wage and Hour Laws - Are You in Compliance?
Category: Employment Law
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 08-19-2018 08:33 PM
Views: 1993
Synopsis: The Fair Labor Standards Act governs minimum wage, overtime, record keeping, child labor and other issues pertaining to how employers pay, classify and hire workers.  It's critical that every business be in compliance to avoid fines and other penalties from the Department of Labor.  Let's take a look at the basics of the law.

Complying with the FCPA
Category: Employment Law
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 08-11-2018 11:30 PM
Views: 1858
Synopsis:

Managers must ensure that their team is complying with many state and federal statutes. At times it can be overwhelming. That said, there are some statutes which pop up more frequently than others. One of those statutes is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”).

Complying with the ADA
Category: Employment Law
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 07-25-2018 05:39 AM
Views: 1988
Synopsis: 56 million Americans live with disabilities.  This group contains a massive amount of talent   With a little help, disabled Americans can contribute to the workplace and have a positive effect on the economy as a whole.  The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed into law with this in mind.  Learn what you need to do to comply with this landmark legislation that has completely transformed the workplace.

Addressing the #MeToo Movement in the Healthcare Industry
Category: Harassment
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 07-05-2018 01:53 AM
Views: 2498
Synopsis: The #MeToo movement has impacted a wide swath of industries, from media and Hollywood to sports and politics. Yet one industry that hasn’t received much media attention in this era of #MeToo is the healthcare industry.

The Facts About California’s AB1825 Sexual Harassment Law
Category: Harassment
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 06-09-2018 03:17 PM
Views: 11069
Synopsis: A simple, concise and complete outline of the essential facts about California's AB1825 Sexual Harassment law.  California is one of just a few states to require sexual harassment training and now also requires training on abusive conduct, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning, sexual orientation and all of the other groups protected from harassment and discrimination by California law.

Harassment Free Workplaces are Productive Workplaces
Category: Harassment
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 06-07-2018 03:44 AM
Views: 2113
Synopsis: When organizations take harassment seriously, employees have better morale and as a result are more productive.  When employees know they are safe and their management cares about their well-being, it's amazing how much they can accomplish.

Co-Worker Retaliation: Is it Illegal?
Category: Harassment
Author: Jim McKay
Posted: 01-14-2018 05:42 AM
Views: 3168
Synopsis: Search for information on retaliation and you will get 100s of websites describing retaliation perpetrated by supervisors and managers, however almost nothing about co-worker retaliation.  However, co-worker retaliation does occur and is illegal when several conditions are met.  This article will explain the law and in what situations non-management co-workers can commit illegal retaliation.

The Fair Labor Standards Act - Wage and Hour Compliance
Category: Employment Law
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 08-09-2017 12:00 AM
Views: 4074
Synopsis:

The Fair Labor Standards Act was enacted in 1938 and has been amended several times since.  It sets requirements on the minimum wage, overtime rules and sets age restrictions on work and age restrictions on certain dangerous types of labor.  Interestingly most companies are not completely in compliance and recently, FLSA lawsuits doubled in one single year.  It's critical that all of the management of every organization understand the law so that they can apply it correctly and avoid substantial penalties and lawsuits.  Providing FLSA training to your managers could prevent a lawsuit or hefty fines by the Department of Labor.

Legal Social Media at Work
Category: Employment Law
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 11-01-2013 04:00 PM
Views: 50339
Synopsis: The legal use of social media has become a huge issue in our private and public organizations. Educating employees on the proper and improper use of social media at work and at home will reduce liability.

The Legal Use of Email and Text Messaging at Work
Category: Employment Law
Posted: 09-27-2013 08:48 PM
Views: 9299
Synopsis: Email and text messaging have become an essential part of communication at work. However, the use is fraught with legal potholes. Learn about what to avoid when using these efficient forms of communication at work.