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Free Webinar Making Predictions About Federal Agencies in 2013

Posted on December 11, 2012 by mavity2012

While there remains some lingering uncertainty, the recent elections did lend some clarity to an evolving regulatory landscape. Now that the dust has settled, what can we expect from a second term for the current Administration? And with additional gridlock … Continue reading →

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Should An Employer Use Criminal Record Checks? Part 2

Posted on December 11, 2012 by mavity2012

The post below is Part 2 of my law partner, Bert Brannen’s tips to safely using criminal record checks in the context of increased regulatory scrutiny. 3. Revise The Inquiries On Your Employment Application. The EEOC Guidance strongly discourages employers … Continue reading →

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Why Does OSHA Want a Digital Copy of My Safety Program?

Posted on December 7, 2012 by mavity2012

Recently OSHA Compliance Officers in two different Area Offices specifically requested digital copies of employers’ “Safety Program” instead of written copies. The employers understandably wondered why the Compliance Officers expressly wanted digital copies. An obvious concern was that the Compliance … Continue reading →

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Should Construction Owners Continue To Use Criminal Background Checks? Part 1

Posted on December 6, 2012 by mavity2012

My friend and partner, Bert Brannen is going to provide a three-part discussion on criminal background checks, including practical compliance tips. ( http://www.laborlawyers.com/dbrannen ). PART 1 Earlier this year, the EEOC issued Enforcement Guidance on the “Consideration of Arrest and … Continue reading →

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Employer Benefit Plan Actions For the End of the Year

Posted on December 6, 2012 by mavity2012

ARE YOU READY FOR 2013? 2013 marks not just the start of a new calendar year, but also compliance obligation deadlines for some employee benefit plans. The F and P Benefits Group has outlined a number of key provisions impacting … Continue reading →

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OSHA: Don’t Get Caught in the Trap of Rewarding Employees for Reducing Recordables!

Posted on November 30, 2012 by mavity2012

OSHA: Don’t Get Caught in the Trap of Rewarding Employees for Reducing Recordables! Date: September 10, 2012 By Howard MavityFor several years, we have encouraged employers to move away from safety management programs that primarily track the program’s effectiveness based … Continue reading →

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Part 2 – Social Media, the NLRB and Employer Policies

Posted on November 30, 2012 by mavity2012

Employment At-Will Policies Officials of the NLRB also declared key phrases in traditional employment-at-will policies to be unlawful in two cases filed in the Phoenix Region of the NLRB earlier this year. In one of those cases, the one that did not … Continue reading →

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Changing Demographics and Personal Philosphy Affect Recruiting and Managing Newer Workers

Posted on November 30, 2012 by mavity2012

We talk regularly about Generation Y, X, Z or whatever, and the obvious ethnic changes in the U.S.  However, consider the increase in “individualism” and “me” philosophy these days.  When recruiting for traditionally dirty or demanding or positions requiring long hours, … Continue reading →

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In Drive to Unionize, Fast-Food Workers Walk Off the Job

Posted on November 29, 2012 by mavity2012

In Drive to Unionize, Fast-Food Workers Walk Off the Job By STEVEN GREENHOUSE Check the article in today’s NYT about the SEIU’s efforts to unionize fast food workers.  http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/29/nyregion/drive-to-unionize-fast-food-workers-opens-in-ny.html  A few excerpts are pasted below.  Check the NYT for the … Continue reading →

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Threats of Retail Employee Strikes Illustrate Need for Preperation

Posted on November 29, 2012 by mavity2012

As the linked articles below explain, the UFCW, Moveon.org and various other groups planned to interfere with the Thanksgiving shopping activities through “strikes” and other actions designed to disrupt or embarrass retailers during their most crucial sales period. Happily, based on reports, shopping … Continue reading →

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