Monthly Archives : May 2021

Mental Health Resources for Employers

Mental Health Resources for Employers The pandemic has created a heightened awareness of mental health in the workplace.  Businesses require the foundation to lead, motivate and retain their team through COVID-19 and beyond; and, being intentional about the mental health needs of their employees is essential. Be sure to attend the Webinar “Key Human Resource…

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Employment Law Compliance in 2021

Employment Law Compliance in 2021 At the Federal level, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ramps up enforcement of COVID-19 workplace protocols with a National Emphasis Program (NEP) with focused inspections of employers.  At the state level, several states have increased efforts to address workplace safety violations.  In Michigan, over 200 organizations have been…

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Going Beyond a Diversity Statement to Embracing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Going Beyond a Diversity Statement to Embracing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Did you post a Diversity Statement on your website in 2020?  It seemed like the thing to do, even if your company lacked a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D, E & I) strategy.  Making a public statement about the company’s embracing of people of…

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Discrimination and Harassment Claims in the Workplace

Discrimination and Harassment Claims in the Workplace There were 67,448 charges of employment discrimination in FY 2020 filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and of those 35.9% included a harassment claim.  Resolution and litigation of these claims resulted in $439.2 Million awarded to victims. This does not necessarily include charges filed at the…

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