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New York's Retail Worker Safety Act: Strengthening Workplace Violence Protections
Category: Employment Law
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 12-06-2024 07:31 AM
Views: 384
Synopsis:

The Retail Worker Safety Act, signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul in September 2024, mandates retail employers to implement workplace violence prevention policies and provide annual training on de-escalation, emergency response, and safety protocols. The law also requires large employers to install panic buttons by 2027, aiming to create safer working environments for retail employees?

SMART Goals in the Workplace: A Practical Guide to Setting Achievable Objectives
Category: Info
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 11-13-2024 06:29 AM
Views: 490
Synopsis: This article explains how using the SMART goal-setting framework—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—can enhance focus, accountability, and performance in the workplace. It outlines the benefits of SMART goals, steps to implement them effectively, and practical examples to support organizational and individual success.

Bostock v. Clayton County: A Landmark Decision on LGBTQ+ Rights in the Workplace
Category: Info
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 11-11-2024 06:24 AM
Views: 542
Synopsis: The Bostock v. Clayton County Supreme Court ruling in 2020 established that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ+ employees from workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This landmark decision expanded federal protections, ensuring that LGBTQ+ individuals can work without fear of discrimination across the U.S.

The Power of Active Listening in the Workplace
Category: Info
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 11-03-2024 05:23 AM
Views: 398
Synopsis: This article highlights the importance of active listening in the workplace, explaining how it improves communication, enhances team collaboration, and boosts morale. By focusing on understanding and engaging with others, employees and leaders can build stronger relationships, prevent miscommunication, and foster a positive work environment.

Sexual Harassment Law in Connecticut: Understanding Protections and Guidelines
Category: Harassment
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 10-28-2024 06:03 AM
Views: 398
Synopsis: This article provides an overview of sexual harassment law in Connecticut, highlighting the legal framework, definitions, employee protections, reporting procedures, and mandatory training requirements for employers. It emphasizes the state's commitment to preventing sexual harassment and fostering a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.

EEOC Guidance on Pronoun Use in the Workplace
Category: Harassment
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 10-10-2024 05:33 AM
Views: 497
Synopsis:

This article outlines the EEOC's guidance on pronoun use in the workplace, emphasizing the legal protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act that prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and expression. It highlights the importance of respecting preferred pronouns, employers' responsibilities to create an inclusive environment, and the need for training and clear policies to address any misuse of pronouns.

Federal Law Concerning LGBTQ Rights in the Workplace: Understanding Protections and Progress
Category: Articles
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 10-07-2024 05:36 AM
Views: 409
Synopsis: Federal law has made significant strides in protecting LGBTQ rights in the workplace, particularly following the 2020 Supreme Court ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County, which confirmed that discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity falls under Title VII’s prohibition against sex discrimination. Despite these advancements, ongoing advocacy is essential to address remaining challenges, including the need for comprehensive legislative measures like the Equality Act, to ensure continuous inclusivity and protection for LGBTQ individuals across all workplaces.

Your Organization’s Sustainability Record Will Attract and Retain Talent
Category: Articles
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 05-13-2024 05:33 AM
Views: 2017
Synopsis: Talent recruitment in the first two decades of the 2000s centered around free snacks, nap rooms, happy hours, and on-site gyms, but as we inch closer to 2030, those tactics are seen as trivial and meaningless. Instead, today’s top talent is drawn in by development opportunities, work/life balance, and – perhaps most importantly – shared values around hot-button issues like climate change and sustainability.

California’s SB 553 Law is Changing the State’s Labor Code
Category: Info
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 12-30-2023 06:47 AM
Views: 2851
Synopsis: Learn about California's new SB 553 law which mandates workplace violence training.

Enhancing the Care of Elder Communities: California Code of Regulations Section 72517
Category: Info
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 12-21-2023 05:53 AM
Views: 2709
Synopsis: Learn about the California Code of Regulations including the 2017 amendment on LGBT training for facility staff.