Workplace Safety Archives

Third-party harassment occurs when an employee faces discrimination or a hostile work environment caused by non-employees like clients or vendors. Employers have a legal duty of care to protect staff from such conduct under federal and most state laws. Discover how to identify signs of harassment and the strategic steps employees should take to protect […]

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Mar 9 2026

ADA Interactive Process: Employer Duties to Recognize and Initiate Accommodations Without a Request

Employer Liability, Employment Law, Workplace Conflict, Workplace Safety

The ADA mandates reasonable accommodations, but when must employers start the interactive process without an employee request? Explore key triggers, EEOC guidance, and proactive steps for compliance.

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Jan 20 2026

Disturbing events in Minneapolis

Workplace Conflict, Workplace Safety

For a calming notice to Minneapolis employees, focus on empathy, reaffirming support, providing clear info on resources (like EAP), acknowledging external stressors (local events, weather), outlining immediate steps for safety/support (remote work, quiet spaces), and directing them to official channels for updates, using a tone that’s supportive, calm, and clear, as specific situations dictate different

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May 30 2025

Summer HR Compliance Checklist

Employment Law, Hiring, Workplace Safety

As the weather warms up, employers face unique legal challenges tied to the summer season. Whether it’s hiring interns, teenage workers, or hosting company outings, summer introduces a range of compliance issues that can create legal exposure if mishandled.

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Mar 20 2025

The Use of AI by Job Candidates: Employer Recommendations

Artificial Intelligence, Employment Law, Workplace Safety

Employers and their counsel should stay on top of the ever-evolving legal landscape in this area and the new AI tools entering the market.

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Mar 14 2025

The Use of AI by Job Candidates: Employment Law Considerations

Artificial Intelligence, Employment Law, Workplace Safety

It is critical that employers understand the ways in which candidates can use AI in the hiring process and learn how to effectively navigate potential issues that might arise without negatively impacting the pool of talented applicants or running afoul of employment laws.

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osha general duty clause and injured worker

Mar 6 2025

OSHA Primer: The General Duty Clause

Workplace Safety

The General Duty Clause allows employers to be cited for conditions that create a hazard to health or a safety risk for employees if the hazard is “recognized.”

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