It has been about a year since the #MeToo movement went viral, spreading greater awareness about sexual misconduct and harassment, and, more generally, the role of women, in the workplace. So, where are we now, and has anything changed? Was it just an awareness movement? Or, have things actually started to shift in the legal landscape with respect to the way employers are required to handle sexual misconduct and harassment? And what about with the way women are represented at work? Even if #MeToo may have started out as an awareness movement, states like New York and California are implementing changes in the law that are now imposing, or will soon impose, new requirements on employers, in hopes of giving #MeToo a significant, lasting effect. So, what should employers in New York and California do now? And, given that these states are often at the forefront of labor and employment issues, how should employers outside New York and California prepare in
case new laws are passed in their states?
Winter Is Coming…So What Should Employers Do To Prepare?
October 15, 2018 via ConvergeBlog
This article will focus on four risks that this season may bring: how to properly compensate your workers during weather-related absences, the dangers of this year’s flu season, how to limit risks associated with cold-weather exposure, and making sure your company holiday party doesn’t lead to a lawsuit.
The Importance of "Thanks-Giving" in the Workplace November 5, 2018 via Cozen O'Connor
This is a good time to remind employers of the positive impact "giving thanks" has on their employees, work environments and their organizations’ cultures.
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Navigating State and Local Leave Laws: Practical Tips for Multi-State Employers
November 2, 2018 via GovDocs
Many leave laws affecting employers have been enacted in states and cities across the country in the last few years. This trend is expected to continue (at least in certain states and many larger cities) in the coming years.