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Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Off the Clock, On the Radar: Managing Off-Duty Conduct and Workplace Impact

Can an employee’s off-duty behavior justify workplace discipline? In today’s hyperconnected world, the line between personal and professional conduct is increasingly blurred, leaving employers to navigate a tricky legal and...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

Beat the Heat (Before OSHA Does): What HR and SHEA Need to Know

With summer temperatures rising and OSHA’s heat hazard enforcement intensifying, Human Resources and SHEA (Safety, Health, Environmental, and Awareness) teams play a critical role in keeping their organizations compliant—and...more

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Civility Under Pressure: Protecting Culture in a Divided Workplace

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Workplace culture is built moment by moment – in conversations, decisions, and how people show up for one another. In today’s environment, many of those moments are feeling more difficult. HR and compliance leaders see it...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Employee Support Through Disaster Response: 5 Routine-Building Strategies

Disasters disrupt more than just business operations. They interrupt lives, upend routines, and impact each employee in different ways. Whether facing a natural disaster, workplace violence, or other critical event, the...more

Mayer Brown

Brazilian Ministry of Labor and Employment Postpones Effective Date of NR1 Amendments

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On May 15, following the release of a recent legal update regarding the recent amendments to Regulatory Standard No. 1 (NR 1), the Ministry of Labor and Employment published Ordinance MTE No. 765/2025, which directly impacts...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Ditch the Burnout: How to Lead, Manage Stress, and Boost Productivity Like a Pro

How to Boost Productivity in a high-pressure work environment starts with addressing a root cause: stress. More than just an occupational hazard, stress has become a constant companion for today’s professionals. Between...more

TNG Consulting

Unveiling the Culprit: How Systems and People-Pleasing Drive Burnout 

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Burnout isn’t just about feeling exhausted—it’s a symptom of deeper systemic flaws and individual behaviors. Today, it is a growing concern in our fast-paced, high-pressure world. While many people perceive burnout as a...more

Littler

Dear Littler: What Steps Can We Take to Improve the Safety of Our Executives?

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Dear Littler, In the wake of recent events, our company has become more concerned about executive safety. While we don’t have any active threats, we’re looking to be more proactive. Are there any steps we can take to...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Dealing with Controversial Commentary? Some Guidance and Guardrails for Employers

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The Israel-Hamas war. Antisemitism and Islamophobia. Ukraine vs. Russia. Black Lives Matter. #MeToo. Mass Shootings and “Well Regulated” vs. “Shall Not Be Infringed.” Vaccination and Mask Mandates. Politicians and Presidents....more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

CBD Oil & Its Implication on Drug Policies in the Workplace – 2023 Update

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Since our last update on CBD Oil and its implication in the workplace, there have been a few updates in the cannabis world and what it means for North Carolina....more

Bennett Jones LLP

Ontario Provides Details on Workplace Naloxone Kit Requirements

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On December 12, 2022, the Ontario Legislature published Regulation 559/22: Naloxone Kits (Regulation) providing further details on the naloxone kit requirements introduced as part of the Working for Workers Act, 2022, (Bill...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Brad Hancock Shares How Understanding Cultural Backgrounds Strengthens Leadership

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Holland & Knight's Diversity Council and Hispanic Affinity Group are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and pay tribute to the generations of Hispanics who have enriched America's history and continue to play a role...more

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Dan Mateo Shares the Advantage of Being Authentic in the Workplace

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Holland & Knight's Diversity Council and Hispanic Affinity Group are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and pay tribute to the generations of Hispanics who have enriched America's history and continue to play a role...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Challenging Mandatory Vaccination Policies in Ontario: Arbitrators Take a First Look and Reach Differing

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There are now three recent Ontario arbitration decisions that address whether an employer may require its unionized employees to be vaccinated. While directly relevant to unionized employers, given the lack of case law...more

Poyner Spruill LLP

Biden plans to mandate COVID vaccine for private employers

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On Thursday, September 9, 2021, President Biden announced his plan to mandate private employers with 100 or more employees require all their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19....more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Requiring Proof of Vaccination? What You Need to Know.

In connection with the recent surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant, many businesses have begun to require that employees—and sometimes contractors, volunteers and patrons—provide proof of vaccination. This may...more

Dentons

Workplace Drug Testing in Iowa Receives Further Clarity

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The Iowa Supreme Court recently issued important decisions concerning Iowa’s private sector drug-free workplaces statute, Iowa Code section 730.5, a complex statute that contains numerous application pitfalls for employers....more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Federal Government Says Employers Can Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines? Not So Fast…

Many news outlets have recently reported that the federal government has indicated that employers can mandate COVID-19 vaccines. They rely on updated guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on May 28,...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Workplace COVID-19 Vaccination Policies: To Mandate, or Not to Mandate?

COVID-19 vaccines are becoming increasingly available across the United States, and businesses across the country are preparing to return to the office. However, a recent poll found that 1 in 3 Americans say that they...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Law Brief: Returning to the Office – Considerations for Employers Bringing Back Employees

Labor and Employment Partner Tara Toevs Carolan joins host and Litigation Partner Rich Schoenstein to discuss "Returning to the Office – Considerations for Employers Bringing Back Employees" on the latest episode of Law...more

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