workplace disaster plan, disaster planning

Crafting a Robust Workplace Disaster Plan

The vitality of a disaster plan cannot be overemphasized in the business world. A company might run smoothly with excellent performance indices; however, all these could abruptly halt when an unforeseen disaster strikes. Natural disasters like fires or floods or artificial catastrophes such as cyber-attacks, power outages, or even a pandemic can all pose serious …

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How to Handle Guns in the Workplace

With 464 US mass shootings year-to-date, they are becoming a part of our country’s fabric. And since people spend most of their time at work, the need to feel safe there has also increased. For some, purchasing and carrying a handgun into their place of employment has become the solution. For others, the presence of …

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11 Steps to Conducting a Workplace Investigation

There will be times when you must investigate a problem in the workplace. Here’s how to go about it. Step 1 – Discover the problemDon’t wait for a formal complaint. Instead, if you suspect misconduct, initiate an investigation immediately. Step 2 – Pre-investigationConsider what immediate steps you can take to avoid future problems. Identify potential …

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Can Your Credit Report Cost You a Job Opportunity?

Believe it or not, whether you get a job or not, might lie in your credit report. Learn about the legal ways employers can check your credit and proactive ways to stay ahead of the credit curve.

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Understanding HB 352 – Ohio’s Employment Discrimination Statutes

On January 12, 2021, Governor DeWine signed House Bill 352 (the “Employment Law Uniformity Act”), which makes overdue changes and provides long-awaited clarifications to Ohio’s employment discrimination statutes. In addition, the Act creates a new framework for claims brought under the Ohio Civil Rights Act, the state’s workplace anti-discrimination, anti-harassment and anti-retaliation statute. An employee …

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