Editor’s Note

In the wake of the recent sexual harassment scandals, safety of women in workplace has come under the scanner. Ever since the story of Harvey Weinstein broke out, it has opened the floodgates of many more such sexual harassment cases of men from various fields, ranging from entertainment to politics to journalism and more.

Sexual Harassment: The Workplace’s Dirty Little Secret

Recent headlines have been littered with numerous stories of sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and rape. Harvey Weinstein. Google. Uber. Silicon Valley. SoFi. Bill O’Reilly and Roger Ailes of Fox News. Three hundred and ten accusations against filmmaker James Toback. Mark Halperin. Taylor Swift allegedly being groped by radio host David Mueller. And for real, our 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush?

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New Laws That Will Affect Employees In 2018

This year, lawmakers, particularly those on the state and local level, have been busy enacting laws that directly affect workplace policies and employee handbooks. It is critical for an employer to review, amend and properly update its handbook so that it reflects the latest legal requirements.

Employee Communications And GDPR: Part I: Recognizing employee data privacy

Less than a year away, on May 25, 2018, companies with employees based within the European Union (EU) must be in full compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The intent of the GDPR is to assure privacy of EU residents, and facilitate appropriate use and secure transfer of personal data.

How To Identify And Prevent Sexual Harassment In Workplace

Sexual Harassment is not to be tolerated. To combat the growing concerns in the workplace, it is the responsibilities of businesses to create effective training that identifies and resolves these issues before they get out of hand.

Four Things HR Will Be Responsible For After GDPR: A guide to employment practices code

When you try to get your head around something big like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), sometimes, the more you read, the scarier it sounds. So, instead of giving you the entire background on GDPR, and warning you about all of the fines and penalties, I thought it would be more helpful to simply go through a list of things HR will be responsible for when GDPR hits the shelves.

What Every Payroll Compliance Checklist Should Include: The payroll essentials

Whether your business is large, small or somewhere in between, getting your payroll right means following all the rules. Intuitively, this makes sense. Everyone wants their payroll to be correct.

How To Stay Safe During Active Shooter Situation: Tips to educate and safeguard your employees

This is one of those training topics we all wish wasn’t necessary, but unfortunately, active shooter response training has become an important part of keeping employees safe. Knowing how to respond to a situation with an active shooter extends far beyond the workplace, and helps employees to keep themselves and those around them safe, any place and any time. The unpredictable nature of these situations means everyone needs to know their options, no matter where they are.

Employer Beware—New Requirements For New York City-Based Businesses

Effective October 31, 2017 after being signed into law by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, on May 4, 2017 The New York City Human Rights Law has been amended to prohibit employers from asking questions about job applicants' history of wages, salary, benefits, and other compensation during all stages of the interview process.