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ADA Disability Accommodation and Discrimination: A Guide for Employers

by in Human Resources, Legal. Posted January 21, 2025
ADA Overview The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a significant piece of federal legislation that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in various areas of life. Title I, in particular, applies to the protection of individuals with disabilities in the area of employment. Title I ensures that, so long as individuals with disabilities can ...
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Nearly Half of All Hospitality Worker Fatalities in 2023 Were Caused By Workplace Violence: 10 Steps You Can Take to Address Workplace Dangers

by in Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted January 16, 2025
Recently released statistics revealed that over 250 workers in the hospitality industry were killed on the job in the most recent reporting year, demonstrating once again that employers need to take safety seriously. According to the December 19 government release, the leading cause of workplace fatalities among restaurant and lodging workers was violent acts, accounting ...
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New Year, New Goals: Why You’ll Want to Add Workplace Investigation Training to Your 2025 Resolution List

by in Human Resources, Safety & Security. Posted January 9, 2025
Before the ink dries on your professional New Year’s resolutions, you may want to add “empower leaders with investigation training.” While most employers appreciate that complaints about potential workplace misconduct or other policy violations may require a prompt investigation, many don’t appreciate what can go wrong if one is poorly executed. The most straightforward way ...
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What is the WARN Act? What Employers Need to Know

by in Human Resources, Legal. Posted January 7, 2025
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to provide a 60-day notice before planned closings or mass layoffs. This law demands careful planning and communication to meet legal obligations and avoid liability. Non-compliance with the WARN Act can lead to significant penalties, including back pay, benefits to affected employees, and fines for ...
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H-2 Visas Get Final Overhaul Before Change in Power in D.C. – 3 Biggest Changes for Employers

by in Human Resources, Legal. Posted January 2, 2025
Federal immigration officials announced final rules to modernize the H-2A and H-2B temporary worker programs last week in an effort to enhance flexibility, strengthen worker protections, and improve program efficiency beginning January 17, 2025. These changes from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will impact a variety of industries, such as agriculture, farming, hospitality, landscaping, ...
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