The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (FCPIA) mandates agencies review for inflation regularly to ensure that penalties have a compliance …
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Toxic Substances Facing New Scrutiny
The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act was signed into law on June 22, 2016 by President Obama, which amended the Toxic Substances …
EEOC EXEC’S: ANTI-HARASSMENT TRAINING DOESN’T WORK, EMPOWERING EMPLOYEES TO SPEAK UP DOES
“That was a jaw-dropping moment for us.” This was Commissioner Victoria A. Lipnic’s, of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), comment upon …
EXTORTION E-MAIL SCAMS LINKED TO HIGH-PROFILE DATA BREACHES
Private citizens have continued to receive extortion emails related to high-profile data thefts according to the Internet Crime Complain Center (IC3). These …
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EEOC Battles National Origin Discrimination
For the first time since 2002, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced it is addressing matters of national origin discrimination under …
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Updates Affect Health & Wellness Programs
The way employers offer health and wellness programs received an update on May 16, 2016. This update is per two final rules from the Equal Employment …
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OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program Act
OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program Act is garnering support from both political parties. Introduced on April 28, the proposed legislation would signify a …
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EPA Launches New Initiatives
For the first time since 2011, the United States Environmental Protection Agency will update its initiatives starting in October. The newly selected national …
ADA Claims – Prefer Prevention or Payouts?
Establishing unambiguous policies paired with training are a vital component for employers to avoid public consent decrees that resolve Equal Employment …
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U.S. Organizations Missing Critical Anti-Fraud Tool
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has issued its latest “Report to the Nations.” Recognized as the most comprehensive anti-fraud study, this report …
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Found Fraud? Here’s A Next Step
What is a wise next step once you, the small business or not-for-profit manager, has discovered workplace fraud? Consider enlisting a squad of professionals, be …
Increased EPA Scrutiny
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can expect increased scrutiny after a published report Friday. The inspector general revealed the agency’s legal …