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Here’s how to stomach criticism

05/12/2016
You are not perfect, and you will hear criticism from time to time. Follow these tips to being able to handle your critics better.

Expense reports: An exercise in creative writing

05/10/2016
The number of improper expense report requests—from the surprising to the mundane—shows little sign of decline, says a new survey.

Employers: Display updated FMLA poster

05/05/2016
In May 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a new version of the FMLA poster that employers are required to hang in their workplaces. The big question: If you already have an FMLA poster in your workplace, must you display this new version? Here are the details, plus links to the new poster and employer’s guide …

Are your employees’ passwords for sale to hackers?

05/05/2016
Some say they would sell … for the right price.

Records retention: How long should you keep each document?

05/04/2016
A comprehensive list with suggested retention periods for 100 business records.

6 issues to consider when updating your employee handbook

05/02/2016
An out-of-date employee handbook is more of a liability than an asset.

EEOC settles GINA lawsuit with mining company

05/02/2016
Joy Mining Machinery in Pittsburgh, has agreed to settle an EEOC lawsuit that claimed the company’s hiring practices violated the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.

Whistleblowers may not have common-law protection

05/02/2016
Pennsylvania workers fired after reporting safety violations may not have a common-law wrongful discharge claim if they didn’t have a specific duty to report the safety problems.

The Records Management Filing Cabinet: May ’16

05/02/2016
Storing records; scanning receipts; controlling paperwork.

New procedures signal OSHA crack down on unreported injuries

04/28/2016
The Occu­pational Safety and Health Administration has  issued new procedures for enforcing revised injury and illness reporting requirements.