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Safety First—OSHA-Dollar General $12 Million Settlement Reached

HR Digest

The agency has a mission to ensure “America’s workers have safe and healthful working conditions free from unlawful retaliation.” In order to meet these standards, the OSHA Act covers most private-sector employers and their workers along with some public-sector groups in the 50 states and certain territories under federal authority.

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Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill receives Royal Assent

Employee Benefits

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill has received Royal Assent as of this month. It also proposed a proactive duty for employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent harassment of their workforce, such as training for managers and staff, and robust procedures for responding to complaints.

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It’s vital employers understand the new EHRC guidelines on menopause 

Workplace Insight

Recent guidelines issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) aim to simplify employers’ legal obligations to support workers going through menopause. A growing topic of conversation in the workplace and beyond, menopause has become increasingly recognised in employment guidance.

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Supporting staff through the menopause: what employers need to know

cipHR

million women over 50 in work in 2015), it’s something employers cannot ignore. Here, we’ll outline what the menopause is, common symptoms likely to affect workers, and how employers can give better support to staff during this time. . So what can employers do? What is the menopause?

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Sian McKinley and Joshua Peters: The impact of the metaverse on employment law

Employee Benefits

Employment laws on harassment, discrimination and privacy of workers are well established online and in the office, but applying these rules in the metaverse raises novel risks and challenges. In the employment sphere, an evolution of existing legal principles is more likely than a complete overhaul.

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All you need to know about the changes in employment law from 6 April 2024

Workplace Insight

There are a number of employment law changes coming into effect on 6 April 2024 that will impact SMEs the most. These modifications to employment law will profoundly influence the daily functions of businesses, especially during a period when SMEs face substantial economic challenges. percent of the hours worked during that pay period.

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5 Ways to Keep Remote Employees Motivated and Engaged

Achievers

What types of commuting issues do your workers have? At the same time, individual workers save between $2,000 and $7,000 annually. Many companies already realize the cost effectiveness of remote work options, since 37 percent of American workers report telecommuting at least some of the time. Let Workers Control Their Schedules.