Summer Camps and Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

A former summer camp counselor is arrested on child sexual abuse charges. What can you do to keep children safe from sexual predators at summer camps?

Go to Jail - States Get Tough on Employers Who Do Not Have Workers' Comp. Insurance

One state is demanding that employers appear at a hearing to settle workers' compensation claims. No-shows who fail to pay may go to jail. What are your workers' compensation risks?

Are Your Employees Engaged at Work? Are You Engaged?

A recent study shows that employee engagement is improving since 2011, but slowly. How can your organization speed up the "recovery time?"

Readers Agree Bullying Affects Other Relationships

Readers say "Yes," bullying at work does affect other relationships. Read how relationships are affected and what employers can do.

Proposed Law to Protect Child Abuse Whistleblowers

A state legislature is working to protect child abuse whistleblowers from termination and other retaliation by employers. Learn why the proposed law is important for child abuse prevention.

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May 20, 2012

Workers' Compensation and Sex - What Actions Are Within the Scope of Employment?

A woman injured while having sex during a business trip is awarded workers' compensation. Learn why and what the scope of employment means for workers' compensation claims. Read more...

Arrest and Conviction Records Under More EEOC Scrutiny - When Is Use of Past Crimes Hiring Discrimination?

The EEOC issued new guidelines for using arrest and conviction records. Read why employers face a risk of discrimination charges when they use these records and ways to avoid the risk. Read more...

ADA Recruiting and Hiring Rules - Employers Beware!

One lawyer solicits a pool of ADA plaintiffs to sue multiple employers in New York City. How is your organization avoiding ADA risk? Read more...

Improving Economy Brings Employee Retention Fears - How Will Your Organization Retain Top Talent in 2012?

A recent survey reports employers fear losing top talent. Learn methods employers can use to retain quality employees. Read more...

Prescription Drug Abuse and Workers' Comp Costs - The Link

The treatment of workplace injuries often includes narcotic pain relievers. Read how narcotic abuse costs employers and how to reduce the costs . . . and the risks.

The EEOC Gives Employers Guidance on the RFOA Defense

The EEOC gives guidance on the age discrimination RFOA defense. Know how the defense applies to some, but not all, age claims.

High Social Status, Wealth and Wrongdoing - What Makes a Successful Leader Ethical?

A new study finds that the higher the social and economic status, the less regard for ethics. Read about the study and the importance of full-circle ethics in the workplace.

The Equal Pay Act and Title VII Demand Same Pay for Men and Women, But in Different Ways

A new study suggests that female employees work longer hours, are more honest, and are more satisfied with their compensation than their male coworkers. Does your organization provide equal pay for equal work?