As an employer, there are a lot of laws and regulations that you have to abide by. If you don’t, then you could end up facing fines and lawsuits filed by your employees and former employees. You certainly want to avoid those outcomes, which is why it’s imperative that...
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Creating an equitable workplace can help you avoid lawsuits
The word equity is heard a lot in today’s world. As an employer, you have probably heard about the importance of having an equitable working environment. Equity in your workplace is important for many different reasons. It not only results in happier and more...
Defending your company against wrongful termination suits
As an employer in Alaska, you want to make sure that you have the best staff possible to meet your company’s goals. Terminating employees that do not meet these criteria may be essential to ensuring the success of your business. Getting fired from a job can be...
What to do when one employee sexually harasses another
All of your employees have the right to fair treatment. None of them deserve harassment or sex-based discrimination. Sexual harassment occurs towards people due to their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy. According to the EEOC, sexual harassment...
Why employers should offer sexual harassment prevention training
A sexual harassment allegation has the potential to derail your Alaska business, costing it time and money it may not have to spare. However, there are certain steps you might take as an Alaska business owner to lower the chances of anyone who works for you engaging...
Is harassment happening under your nose?
Any good boss worth his or her salt wants to ensure that they provide a good environment for any employee they have. However, even the best boss cannot control every circumstance or person on the premise. This undoubtedly leads to conflicts and even harassment. So how...
Ways to help prevent discrimination in your workplace
Involvement in discrimination or other workplace lawsuits and claims is not something any business wants to have to engage in. Alaska employers should be aware of applicable state, local and federal laws against illegal discrimination in the workplace, and should take...
Reviewing data on sexual harassment charges
Whether you run a large corporation or own a small business, it is vital to understand the potential consequences of sexual harassment allegations. For example, a sexual harassment suit could destroy your business' reputation, creating long-term challenges that drive...
How should you create a company code of conduct?
You made a dream come true and started a small business recently. Before hiring your first employees, you want to set them and your company up for success with solid company policies. Project Include shares a guide for crafting the ideal company code of conduct. Use...
Statistics on discrimination suits
Workplace discrimination can take myriad forms, with varying levels of effects upon employees. Legal suits with discrimination claims, however, can have their own impact upon a business. The simplest way to avoid discrimination suits is to have training and policies...