Hiring employees is a tedious and expensive process. Considering the time and money that goes into the hiring process, it is crucial to get it right. So, what can employers do to retain their top talent? It starts with onboarding.
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6 Ways Employers Can Recognize and Celebrate Juneteenth
“Juneteenth is a day of reflection, a day of renewal, a pride-filled day. It is a moment in time taken to appreciate the African American experience. It is inclusive of all races, ethnicities and nationalities – as nothing is more
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HSB DEI Webinar Series: Supporting Veterans and Reservists in the Workplace
The next webinar in our DEI series will focus on what employers can do to create an inclusive and equitable workplace for military veterans.
On November 18 from 12-1 PM, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Demetrius Pyburn will be joined by Marlin
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Webinar Announcement: Unemployment Fraud: What Can Employers Do to Stop UI Fraud?
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased the number of individuals who applied for unemployment. Because of the federal benefits provided to states during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the number of individuals who have committed unemployment (UI)
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Frequently Cited OSHA COVID-19 Violations and What Employers Can Do Differently
From the start of the Coronavirus pandemic through December 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued citations from 300 inspections for Coronavirus-related violations, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $3,930,381. These inspections were
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Additional Guidance on CARES Act Unemployment Programs and COVID-19 Support Payments
Within the last two weeks, many laws, orders and guidance have been approved and published regarding the administration of unemployment and employee financial relief. We discuss below the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) guidance providing clarity to states on how
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Essential Services Guide to Keeping Workplaces and Employees Safe During COVID-19
Businesses operating on-site during the COVID-19 pandemic must take extra precautions to ensure they are not subjecting their employees and others on-site to an outbreak that can be avoided by reasonable protections. Business must, therefore, ensure their employees are either
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Five USERRA Responsibilities Employers Should Know Regarding Soldiers in the Workplace
Veterans Day is a good time to refresh employers on the federal rights entitled to their employees who serve our country in the uniformed services. U.S. employees who take leave from their civilian jobs to serve in the armed services
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Can Background Checks be Conducted on Current Employees?
Most employers run background checks on prospective employees when hiring. Some employers have policies in place that allow them to conduct background checks on current employees. Below are several examples of instances in which employers may choose to do so:
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Key Takeaways from OSHA’s New Drone Initiative
In our recent employment law seminar, we discussed OSHA’s new drone initiative and how the use of drones will impact HR. Here are some key takeaways regarding drone usage.
- In 2018, OSHA reportedly used drones with cameras to conduct at
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