The OSHA Recordkeeping Standard requires you to record and potentially report work-related illnesses and injuries. Reporting of illnesses and injuries is also crucial to investigating, identifying and … [Read more...]
MANAGING STAFF
TOOL: Model Religious Accommodations Policy
October 19, 2018
Mere tolerance of religious differences in the workplace isn't enough. Federal and state discrimination laws also require employers to take affirmative steps to accommodate the religious beliefs of … [Read more...]
MANAGING STAFF
Model Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy
May 21, 2018
While it may be the most effective way to enforce your anti-drug and alcohol policies, an employee testing policy must be carefully drafted to withstand legal challenges, especially if you impose … [Read more...]
MODEL POLICY
Tool: Model Pandemic Influenza Policy
March 12, 2018
Although not officially a pandemic, the miserable 2018 flu season is a vivid reminder of the importance of preparing so that your lab responds effectively if and when the next pandemic does hit. The … [Read more...]
MANAGING STAFF
Tool: Model Sexual Harassment Policy
January 3, 2018
The sexual harassment policy has been a fixture of the HR manual for decades. And that's the problem. While lack of toleration for sexual harassment is decades-old, the conduct and our understanding … [Read more...]
