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Investigations: Employers Can Avoid Getting in Their Own Way with Some Planning

At some point, every employer will need to investigate an employee’s complaint. An investigation is an important tool that employers can use to fix a workplace problem and minimize liability. Or, an investigation can create...more

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Ontario, Canada: Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 Receives Royal Assent

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On October 28, 2024, Ontario’s Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (Bill 190), received Royal Assent. Among other things, Bill 190 amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), Occupational Health and Safety...more

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Puerto Rico Becomes First Jurisdiction To Adopt Law Against Workplace Bullying

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In an unprecedented move and without taking into consideration the mass opposition from the private sector, on August 7, 2020, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed into law House Bill 306 to prohibit workplace bullying. This...more

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Puerto Rico’s Anti-Bullying Bill Closer To Enactment

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Puerto Rico may become the first jurisdiction to adopt law against workplace bullying. The Puerto Rico Legislature has considered bills on anti-bullying requirements in the workplace over the last decade. None of these...more

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Not Just Sticks and Stones: When Should Employers Step In?

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Private employers can face competing obligations when it comes to responding to employees’ expressive conduct. Employee rights may collide with employer obligations to maintain a safe and harassment-free...more

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