Excerpted from a Security Blog by Russ Law Employee misconduct is a big problem that is too often ignored. Counterproductive work behavior costs U.S. companies $200 billion per year, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners estimates that...
Read MoreArizona strengthens background check requirements for nursing home employees
Excerpted from a National Law Review article by Nonnie L. Shivers and Aaron S. Nava On March 18, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed 19 bills into law, including, most notably for nursing home and assisted living facility employers, Senate Bill...
Read MoreWorkplace issues on “the slap heard ’round the world”
Simply called “the slap heard ‘round the world” or “the slap,” what happened during the 94th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 27 has quickly entered the everlasting terminology of notorious cultural history. A quick recap – since we suspect...
Read MoreEmployer didn’t discriminate when rejecting applicant with domestic violence conviction
Excerpted from a Wisconsin Examiner article by Erik Gunn A Racine, Wisconsin manufacturer acted reasonably when it withdrew a job offer from an applicant convicted of domestic violence, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. In a 4-3 decision...
Read MoreNurse tech lawsuit claiming patient harassment fails in court
Excerpted from a Constangy Brooks Smith and Prophete LLP blog by Jeff Champ In determining what counts as harassment in the workplace, context matters. That’s the takeaway from a recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth...
Read MoreEscalation in the workplace – it can happen anywhere
In the words of “Anchorman” Ron Burgundy, “Boy, that escalated quickly.” While we admit NFL football and a dollar will likely not even get you a cup of coffee at Starbuck’s, a couple of on-field incidents provide a great example of escalation in...
Read MoreWorkplace violence is back in the headlines
With random workplace violence continuing across the U.S., many employers are asking how best to protect their workforce. While these incidents are distressing, here’s a few ideas for improving your company’s safety. The Occupational Safety and...
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