Often, when profanity is used in the workplace, managers, and supervisors are reluctant to address it for fear that they will be seen as prudish or part of the speech police. However, employers need to carefully consider their response to profane or obscene language when used by employees.
If President Donald Trump and Congress deliver on the promise of faster growth for the economy, it may well be reflected in a tightening labor market. That means that finding and hiring those star employees every company seeks will become even more difficult.
So what do you do, if after all of your best avoidance techniques fail, you find yourself in the middle of a difficult conversation where folks are just not seeing eye- to-eye?
In a recent report on Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) legal actions, it was noted that the agency had filed suit alleging American with Disabilities Act discrimination by an employer for the failure to hire an individual who informed his new employer that he was using Suboxone, an opioid.
Purchasing an HVAC system is often overwhelming to homeowners since it involves making a significant investment in complex equipment that they may not know much about.
One of the more significant election promises made by then-candidate Trump was his promise to reduce the regulatory burden on American businesses. With his “two regulations withdrawn for every one proposed” approach, he has been largely successful in making his promise a reality.
The HVAC industry has known for some time about the threats of the growing labor shortage and the increasing pressure to find qualified labor as the current workforce retires and demand rises.
Workers’ compensation claims, and how to keep them under control, have always been a focus for most employers. They occur in virtually all industries and can be costly and time consuming.
The accurate interpretation of safety signs is crucial to prevent injuries and save lives. OSHA has set industry standards that clearly define what a safety sign is, how it should be used, and where it should be placed.