Data Privacy Law + EEOC New Obligations for Pregnant Workers + Violence Prevention and SB 553 + Human-Centered Leadership + FTC Targets Worker Surveillance

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Via HL Blog image: data internet privacy concept The 10 Things Employers Need to Know About Sweeping New Federal Data Privacy Law Proposal

A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers just unveiled a sweeping proposal to pass the nation’s first data privacy law and hand a significant amount of power to consumers, one that would bring about a massive change in the way that businesses treat customer data. While it would create a consistent framework across the country and eliminate the confusing patchwork of state laws that businesses now have to navigate, it would also expose more businesses to potential litigation and increase compliance obligations for tens of thousands of organizations. What are the 10 things you need to know about the proposal released this past weekend?

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EEOC Broadens Employers' Obligations to Pregnant Workers
April 15, 2023 via Restaurant Business

Restaurants that employ at least 15 workers will be required to provide more accommodations for pregnant staff members under the updated workplace regulations that were released Monday by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

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Workplace Violence Prevention and SB 553: Your Questions Answered
April 8, 2024 via Global Guardian
Workplace violence prevention measures are crucial for fostering a culture of safety, trust, and well-being within organizations — and now, with the development of new regulations and laws, like California’s SB 553, corporate leaders are tasked with formally documenting and exercising their workplace violence policies and prevention plans.

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Unlocking Organizational Potential With Human-Centered Leadership
April 9, 2024 via HospitalityNet

Human-centered leadership is an emerging and influential leadership style that puts people first within an organization. It emphasizes deeply understanding employees' needs, actively supporting their professional growth and fulfilment, and co-creating an engaging, psychologically safe, and inclusive work environment.

Via HL Blog Image: graphic of business man at computer being watched with two magnifying glasses. FTC Targets Employers Utilizing Worker Surveillance Technologies

When used appropriately, worker surveillance technologies like time and attendance software, video surveillance systems, GPS tracking software, and biometric technology can benefit employers in a variety of ways, including by boosting productivity, identifying internal and external cybersecurity threats, and even preventing or responding to workplace accidents. However, employers must be careful that employee monitoring programs do not run afoul of an increasingly wide range of regulators, now including the Federal Trade Commission.

In recent comments, FTC Division of Privacy and Identity Protection Associate Director Benjamin Wiseman outline the Commission’s commitment to protecting worker privacy.

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