Bullying Cases Rise in UK

?The number of cases heard by an employment tribunal involving allegations of workplace bullying had increased 44 percent over the 12 months preceding March 2022, according to a July report by the... Read more »

When Is an Immediate Firing Justified?

?Grounds for immediate dismal vary from company to company—violations of certain policies can lead to an employee’s quick exit. “Violations of anti-discrimination, anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies may justify immediate termination,” following an... Read more »

Missouri Discriminated Against Employee with Disability

?A jury recently granted a $3.3 million award in a disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by a former legislative analyst for the Missouri House of Representatives. On Sept. 30, the Circuit... Read more »

South Africa’s Amended Employment Equity Act Likely to Take Effect in 2023

?According to a recent media statement released by the South Africa Department of Employment and Labor (DoEL), the long-anticipated amendments to the Employment Equity Act 1998 (EEA) will come into operation from... Read more »

Denmark: Occupational Accidents Can Occur at Home

?New working environment rules in Denmark for employees who work at home have taken effect, with the requirements for the layout of home offices where a screen is used now applying only... Read more »

GDP, Jobless Claims Rise in New Reports

?The U.S. gross domestic product rose 2.6 percent in the third quarter of the year, which may signal the U.S. will not fall into a recession, though economists say the economy is slowing. GDP had declined 0.6 percent in... Read more »

Viewpoint: 9 Ways Employers Turn Off Talent

?As a longtime HR professional, I’ve been on both sides of the job market: I’ve recruited for positions and been a job seeker. Over time, I’ve watched the process evolve from newspaper... Read more »

Episode 374: Digital Equity at Work and in Life With Bill Curtis and Chris Wood

But we’ve done a lot of work at PEAT in immersive technologies like virtual reality, that are offering new ways for employees to connect, communicate, and collaborate. They’re also providing ways for... Read more »

Avoiding the Rush to Terminate

?One of the biggest missteps within many organizations is rushing to terminate an employee before the record is ready to support it. When the lawsuits inevitably pop up, employers suddenly realize they moved... Read more »

Viewpoint: Nine Ways Employers Turn Off Talent

?As a longtime HR professional, I’ve been on both sides of the job market: I’ve recruited for positions and been a job seeker. Over time, I’ve watched the process evolve from newspaper... Read more »
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