Maintaining compliance gets complicated, but understanding these seven regulatory issues will make a big difference for HR.
By Mike Trabold
2021 is poised to be another year of fast-paced regulatory change, with another round of COVID-19 relief and the priorities of a new presidential administration coming into focus. Several items on the docket will impact HR processes, policies, and operations in businesses both big and small across the country.
Organizations with a remote workforce are at higher risk of cyberattacks -but engaging employees in better cyber habits can help.
By Bhushan Sethi
When it comes to battling cyberattacks, tech solutions can only go so far. To truly defend their organization, HR leaders will likely also need to change some risky behaviors and attitudes among their employees.
Breaking down OSHA, EEOC, and ADA guidance on safely reopening the office.
By James E. Beyer
There’s been a wealth of information released by various government agencies in recent weeks regarding workplace safety and equal employment opportunity issues. In April, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reminded employers of their legal obligations when facing employee concerns about workplace safety. Similarly, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been continually updating guidance on its website in “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.” How can employers navigate this evolving legal landscape and the potential land mines that stand in the way of a return to safe business operations?
HR leaders reflect on the lessons learned during the height of COVID-19 and share three ways the world of work has been permanently impacted.
By Marta Chmielowicz
Over the course of a few weeks, the coronavirus pandemic turned the world upside down. Now, as the first wave of the pandemic passes, businesses are gearing up to open their doors once more -but many complications remain.
Three key priorities for HR managers when bringing employees back to the office post-COVID-19.
By Pamela Lacy
As many U.S. states begin to lift their stay-at-home or similar orders, businesses across the country are weighing their options, questioning when and how to reopen their doors safely for both customers and employees. There are a wide range of laws and regulations, as well as guidance from federal, state, and local governmental authorities, that should be top of mind for business owners and HR managers as they prepare to welcome employees back to the workplace.
A dive into OSHA requirements for employee safety as workplaces open.
By Andrew Zelman
While the country begins to reopen from the COVID-19 shutdown and states and cities gradually release restrictions imposed upon essential and non-essential businesses, new considerations of employee safety, controlling the spread of the virus, and screening visitors and workers will take precedent. For employers eager to jump-start their businesses while ensuring a healthy workforce and minimizing liability from exposed employees, compliance with the ever-changing laws and guidance is essential. This will mainly come from HR.
Organizations will need to execute thoughtful measures when managing the return to the office.
By Gretchen Alarcon
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the global workforce in ways that could have never been expected. HR professionals have been forced to take center stage, lead their organizations through unexpected changes, and define what’s next. But the hard work is not over yet.
The EEOC provides a much-needed life vest for employers.
By Alex Leiva
News outlets, social media platforms, and firsthand experiences showcase the catastrophic impact of the COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) pandemic across a broad spectrum of the American (and global) economy without regard to industry, socioeconomic status, or other indicators traditionally associated with the modern economic system. For those businesses fortunate enough to maintain operations over the last two months, and for those planning to re-open following the relaxation of state and local “shutdown,” “stay at home,” or “quarantine” orders, many questions remain. However, a singular question seems to dominate the minds of every business -how can they operate a safe workplace and successfully avoid a “liability trap” in the face of many laws made relevant by the pandemic?
