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The big news of recent years has been focused on social media being bad for mental health, but did you know workplaces could also contribute?
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/toxic-workplaces-mental-health/
Some business owners may find themselves wanting to revert. If so, what steps come next in order to sell the company off?
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/selling-your-business/
An interview is stressful and getting a good job offer can be life-altering, but remember that you can only control what you can control.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/reasons-you-didnt-get-job-interview-job-offer/
It's not uncommon to see people holding onto their vehicles for over a decade before making a trade-in or trade-up - why are we so attached?
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/americans-keeping-cars-longer/
Many employees returning to the office appear to not be adjusting well, leading to a surprising rise in the workplace etiquette industry.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/workplace-etiquette-return-to-office/
Summer can bring some unique risks that employers need to be aware of, and heat related death is one of the top concerns to avoid.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/orange-harvester-ohsa-heat-related-death/
This trucking company was previously supportive, but revoking religious accommodations has put the employee at risk and the EEOC on alert.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/trucking-company-revokes-religious-accommodations/
This Alabama mobile home construction company faces OSHA penalties for the most common safety violations in their industry.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/osha-fines-mobile-home-manufacturer/
Some may find it inconvenient, but OSHA regulations can prevent fatal accidents, as this manufacturer learned too late.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/resin-manufacturer-osha-fines-fatal-accident/
This restaurant franchise paid their kitchen workers on a fixed salary, so the Department of Labor is stepping in for their overtime.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/hawaii-restaurant-franchises-not-paying-overtime/
This plastics company denied a promotion to a deserving employee due to upcoming military service - here's what to learn from this misstep.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/military-discrimination-lawsuit/
Following an investigation into lost payment for health workers, the Department of Labor is reinforcing fair wages for health care staff.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/home-health-workers-fair-wages/
Shoplifting has become such a concern that body cameras are going to become standard for security in some of your favorite retailers.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/body-cameras-norm-tj-maxx/
These thoroughbred horse trainers work overtime for horses that will run the Kentucky Derby, but their pay hasn't crossed the finish line.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/equine-trainer-co-234k-flsa-violations/
Employees are allowed to have a tip pool, but there's rules for its use, as this franchise owner found out from the Department of Labor.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/ihop-franchise-violates-tip-pool-laws/
It can be a common misconception that ADA accommodations only extend to the actual place of work, but the EEOC reminds us commutes count too.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/reasonable-accommodations-beyond-workplace/
The top job hunting website, Indeed, has released their top 25 jobs for you to consider based on income, flexibility, and growth potential.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/top-25-indeed-jobs-2024/
Incentivizing a return to office has proved challenging even for larger corporations, but will color coded rewards prove effective?
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/dell-color-coded-return-to-office/
When it comes to safety, OSHA is particularly strict about fall safety protections for workers, and this contractor is paying the price.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/contractor-819k-lack-fall-safety/
The United Airlines was found guilty of failing their own OSHA guidelines, and their employee was injured as a result.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/osha-united-airlines-failed-employee-safety/
This company tried to push past one of their driver's concerns for safety in the workday, but a federal judge ruled on their side this time.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/operator-fired-over-safety-workday/
The Treasury Department requires a special filing from small businesses to a special department, but lack of advertising has lead to trouble.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/new-law-small-businesses-big-fines/
Remote workers have been tossed in the waves over their productivity, even some being monitored in their homes, but Harvard has the answer.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/remote-workers-productive/
A servicemember should not have to worry about their employment while on deployment, but this is why protections exist.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/oklahoma-school-deny-servicemember-employment/
After denying offered resources, PepsiCo finds themselves in hot water with the EEOC for failing to aid a blind employee.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/pepsico-sued-eeoc-new-employee-accommodation/
This bakery is under fire for unfairly firing a pregnant employee - here are some lessons you can learn about bolstering your policies.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/lawsuit-pregnant-employees/
When employing minors, businesses need to be careful to follow Department of Labor's child labor laws to a T for everyone's safety.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/restaurant-pay-6k-child-labor-laws/
An electrical explosion and lack of provided safety gear means Stanley Black + Decker are looking down the barrel of several OSHA citations.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/stanley-black-decker-osha-citation/
The Department of Labor has finished their lawsuit against the USPS for firing an employee who reported an injury on the job.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/usps-to-pay-terminated-employee-injury/
New hires do not need to disclose their disability needs, but when their requests are made, the ADA expects you to honor them.
https://theamericangenius.com/business-news/eeoc-fired-hire-disability-accommodation-request/