The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a landmark civil rights law that ensures that pregnant and postpartum workers are not forced off the job, and get the accommodations needed without facing discrimination or retaliation in today’s workplace. This new law became effective June 27, 2023 and applies to all employers with 15 or more […]
This multi-segment discussion of Express Pro Talks will focus on the critical reasons employees leave and introduce a few well-documented findings that can enhance your efforts in the great retention war that is ravaging employers today. It should be noted at the outset that a “quit” is not just an event, but rather a process. […]
Continuing our discussion from part one where we laid the foundation for our in-depth review of the basic reasons employees leave employers, let’s start with this fact: The Saratoga Institute surveyed former employees of one very large employer in the entertainment industry. They learned that 4 % of new-hires walked off the job the first […]
Let’s continue with REASON NUMBER FOUR which is Limited personal and professional advancement opportunities. Disappointment with career growth falls within six broad categories. In a survey by the Conference Board, limited career opportunities were found to be the number one driver of overall employee dissatisfaction. This was actually cited by 59 % of all workers. […]
In this ProTalk, we’ll explain the definition of Retaliation and the consequences that an employer may face, including costly claim settlements.
This video covers more on Retaliation and the high cost of settling claims associated with its consequences.
In this first of four-part series, we’ll discuss how important it is that employers ensure their leaders and employees understand the laws regarding Sexual Harassment and are committed to supporting and complying with the organization’s policies.
In Part 2 of the Sexual Harassment series, we’ll look closer at the legal standard for employers today is KNEW or SHOULD HAVE KNOWN.
In Part 3, we’ll discuss the nuances behind a Sexual Harassment claim and define that the behavior must be “unwelcome” to constitute an actual case of sexual harassment.
In this concluding segment on Sexual Harassment, we delve a little deeper into how employer liability results from the improper behavior of its employees and the employer’s failure to prevent and or protect its employees.