• The HR Specialist - Print Newsletter
  • HR Specialist: Employment Law
  • The HR Weekly

HR Management

How to object to non-employee representative under OSHA’s new ‘walk-around’ rule

04/15/2024
OSHA’s new “walk-around” rule has drawn fierce criticism from business advocates who argue that it offers no formal way for employers to object to who employees select to accompany OSHA compliance officers during workplace inspections. Employment law attorney Carrie Hoffman suggests how employers should handle the situation.

Contrary to popular belief, most Gen Zers like their jobs

04/15/2024
Often criticized for being apathetic or even hostile to the idea of working for a living, members of Generation Z may be getting a bad rap. In fact, a new survey by ResumeBuilder.com found that most young employees actually like their jobs.

Think twice before demanding workers’ social-media passwords

04/10/2024
To get around social-media roadblocks, some employers require employees to either open their accounts or turn over their social-media usernames and passwords. This obviously raises privacy concerns and has caught the attention of state legislators in several jurisdictions.

New ‘walk-around’ rule permits outsiders at OSHA inspections

04/08/2024
The Department of Labor on April 1 issued the final version of its controversial “walk-around” rule that lets employees choose outsiders to accompany OSHA officials when they conduct workplace inspections. The rule expands the rights of employees to authorize third-party representatives to accompany OSHA compliance safety and health officers as they tour worksites.

Ensure dress code doesn’t cause discrimination

04/08/2024
If you haven’t reviewed and revised your employee handbook’s dress and grooming policy lately, now is a good time to look for antiquated rules that could trigger lawsuits. That’s especially true if a supervisor tries to enforce out-of-date and potentially discriminatory standards. That’s a lesson one employer recently learned when a supervisor insisted women wear pantyhose and forego cosmetic embellishments that had religious and cultural significance to an employee.

Beware data-collecting email from your ‘boss’

04/08/2024
If you get an email in the next few days that seems to be from your CEO requesting a list of employees and their Social Security numbers, watch out! It may be part of an elaborate phishing scheme in which con artists harvest employees’ personal data, use it to file fraudulent tax returns and then pocket income tax refunds.

Even a 15-second presentation demands these basics

04/05/2024
Never take any moment in the spotlight for granted, even if it’s just to stand up and say your name, where you work and a favorite hobby in order to introduce yourself at a public gathering. This is a moment that shapes the way people perceive you; don’t let it get away from you! Always consider these essentials.

DOL offers employer tools to support employees’ mental health

04/01/2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has compiled a suite of resources to help employers assist employees who may be struggling with mental-health problems.

Plan unforgettable team-building events

03/27/2024
Team-building events can be a hit or a miss. If you ask colleagues about their experiences with such activities, you’re bound to get mixed responses. Team-building can be fun, engaging and beneficial, but poor planning and lackluster ideas are often the downfall of what could have been extraordinary. Here are some options to consider across the country for your next team-building event.

10 keys to retaining your high performers

03/22/2024
Tackling the talent shortage head-on requires a fresh roadmap for leaders. Let’s discuss the first of several secrets to solving the short-term crunch and providing a long-term talent solution.