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Posting Violation Fines Increase
Temptation Trivia
Fun Facts
OSHA Drug Testing Ruling
One Minute Ideas
Recipe
Posting Violation Fines Increase
 
Effective July 5th the EEOC increased the maximum fine for workplace posting violations from $210 to $525. 
 
Employers covered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act must post notices describing the key provisions of these acts in "prominent and accessible" spots in the workplace, according to the EEOC. 

The requirement applies to private employers, state and local governments, and educational institutions employing 15 or more individuals, as well as to federal contractors and subcontractors.  
Temptation Trivia  
 
Known for their secret recipe containing "11 herbs and spices" and their colorful spokesperson, this fast food restaurant chain changed its name to an acronym in 1991 in an effort to portray a healthier image to consumers.  

Name this restaurant chain, and its spokesperson.    
  
If you know the answer, call or e-mail your local branch office by noon this Friday.  One winner in each branch will be chosen at random from those that answered correctly, and that person will get treats delivered!  
 
Last issue answer: Andre Roussimoff, better known as "Andre the Giant" played Fezzik in the movie "The Princess Bride."     
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Fun Facts  
In September of 1961, Wisconsin's Governor Nelson signed into law the requirement that all new cars sold in the state beginning with the 1962 models be equipped with safety belts. This was the first such law in the nation.
Plan Ahead  
Summer may only be halfway through, but fall is right around the corner.  In less than two months the students that have helped maintain your company's workflow will be heading back to school.  

If you are anticipating that your company will continue be busy, now is the time to start planning to bring in replacements for those students.  

Call Flex-Staff now, and let us know about your upcoming staffing needs.  The extra time we have to recruit, screen, and hire will help us ensure that you have the help you need at the end of summer.  

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OSHA Ruling to Outlaw Automatic Post-Accident Drug Testing  
 
On May 11, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the long-awaited final rule revising its Recording and Reporting of Occupational Injuries
and Illnesses regulations.  Under the new "Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses" rule, OSHA has virtually outlawed post-accident drug testing, making it a violation  of the anti-retaliation provisions that consider post-accident testing to have a chilling effect on injury reporting.  OSHA's preamble to the rule says this about  post-accident testing: "the final rule does prohibit employers from using drug testing (or the threat of drug testing) as a form of adverse action against employees who report injuries or illnesses. To strike the appropriate balance here, drug testing policies should limit post-incident testing to situations in which employee drug use is likely to have contributed to the incident, and for which the drug test can accurately identify impairment caused by drug use. For example, it would likely not be reasonable to drug-test an employee who reports a bee sting, a repetitive strain injury, or an injury caused by a lack of machine guarding or a machine or tool malfunction.   Such a policy is likely only to deter reporting without contributing to the employer's understanding of why the injury occurred, or in any other way contributing to workplace safety."

This aspect of the OSHA regulation is likely to be subject to court challenge, but because this part of the rule takes effect on August 10, 2016, employers may be exposed to citation by OSHA for post-accident drug and alcohol policies before any court challenge can be mounted.  Legal counsel should be consulted regarding the impact of this rule on drug policies or in the event OSHA requests a copy of an employer's policy during an inspection.

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One Minute Ideas
   
Hire the right people - The best way to ensure employees don't leave you is to make sure you are hiring the right employees to begin with. Define the role clearly-both to yourself and to the candidates. And then be absolutely sure the candidate is a fit not only for it, but for your company culture.
Fire people who don't fit - As the old saying goes, "a stitch in time saves nine." The same goes for cutting employees loose when necessary.
Encourage generosity and gratitude - Encourage pro-social behavior in your employees. When they are given the opportunity to connect with one another through acts of generosity and the expression of gratitude, employees will be healthier, happier, and less likely to fly the coop. 
Recognize and reward employees - Show your employees they are valued and appreciated by offering them real-time recognition that celebrates their successes and their efforts. Make it specific, social, and supported by tangible reward.
Offer flexibility - Today's employees crave a flexible work/life balance. That impacts retention directly.
Make opportunities for development and growth - Employees place HUGE value on opportunities for growth. If you aren't developing your employees then you aren't investing in them.
Provide an inclusive vision - One key factor in employee engagement is to provide them with a sense of purpose and meaning in their work.
Demonstrate and cultivate respect - D on't discount respect when it comes to creating a magnetic culture. Find ways to cultivate and nurture respect in your workplace and it will pay off in higher retention.
  
By Darcy Jacobsen - Globoforce.com    
Recipe
Make Ahead Cheeseburger Lasagna
1½ lbs lean (at least 80/20) ground beef 
3 tablespoons dried, minced onion
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1½ cups water 
½ cup ketchup 
1 tablespoon yellow mustard 
1 egg
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar-American cheese blend (8 oz)
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, sliced, if desired 
½ cup dill pickle slices, if desired 
 
Directions
Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.  In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, water, ketchup and mustard. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat egg with fork or wire whisk. Stir in ricotta cheese and 2 cups of the cheese blend.
Spread 1 cup of the beef mixture over bottom of the baking dish. Top with 4 uncooked noodles. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over noodles; top with 1½ cups of the beef mixture. Repeat layers once with 4 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture and 1½ cups of the beef mixture. Top with remaining 4 noodles, beef mixture and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.

Heat oven to 350°.  Bake lasagna, covered for 45 minutes. Uncover, and bake 25 to 35 minutes longer or until bubbly. Remove from oven. Cover with foil, and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.

Just before serving, top with lettuce, tomato and pickles (if desired).  Serve with additional ketchup if desired.
 
  

 

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