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Does My Company Need an AED?

Last Updated November 19th, 2021
in Health, Safety & Security Question of the Week

Create an awareness plan tonsure employees know where to find their AED in the case of an emergency as well as receive adequate training.

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Compensating Employees for Travel Time

Last Updated November 15th, 2021
in HR Compliance Question of the Week

The FLSA and state laws exist to provide definitions of travel time or impose additional requirements for travel time pay.

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A Demand for Inclusion – How Do I Support It at Work?

Last Updated November 15th, 2021
in HR Strategy Question of the Week

Learn what employers and individuals can do to ensure inclusion and fairness at their workplace and beyond.

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Do Injury Prevention Programs Really Work?

Last Updated October 22nd, 2021
in Health, Safety & Security Question of the Week

Don't let the ideas about injury prevention programs not working or being too expensive stop you in looking into a program for you.

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What Does It Mean To Be a Partially Exempt Industry Under OSHA?

Last Updated September 5th, 2021
in Health, Safety & Security Question of the Week

Some industries are exempt from OSHA's recordkeeping requirements - What NAICS codes are included and why it matters.

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Avoid Penalties: Maintain a Legal Hiring Process

Last Updated September 5th, 2021
in Recordkeeping Question of the Week

Be sure hiring process is consistent and legal to avoid challenges to both the employer and the new employee.

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Working Together Effectively After A Harassment Investigation

Last Updated September 5th, 2021
in Employee Relations Question of the Week

Learn how to help an employee and their supervisor being able to work effectively together after a harassment complaint has been filed.

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