End of the Year HR Self-Audits
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By Joseph H. Laverty, Esq.
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As 2017 comes to an end and 2018 is about to begin, it is a very good time to conduct a HR self-audit to make sure your company is in compliance with all HR and employment laws
Every HR audit is different but the goal of the audit is to determine if your company is in compliance with HR/employment rules and laws. When conducting the audit companies should closely examine their policies, procedures and practices to make sure they are compliant with current law.
Audits are typically broken down into different categories. The below outline for conducting an audit is not meant to be comprehensive to every organization - but is merely an example to help companies identify areas to review to make sure they are in compliance with current law. The following are general categories that are covered in an HR audit; however, this is simply an example and every company needs to customize their audit to address their needs.
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Keeping Sexual Harassment Out of Your Workplace
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By Walter J. Liszka, Esq.
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Over the past few months (and if you go back a little longer, over the past few years), allegations of sexual harassment have permeated the media. Whether it be Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, Bill O'Reilly, Al Franken, or Roy Moore, the media has had a field day in discussing sexual harassment issues. There have been numerous articles written about why "our culture" has allowed this phenomenon to exist. From the extremely high judicial standard in the Courts establishing within the Law proof of sexual harassment, to the fear of individuals to report sexual harassment because of its disdain, potential skepticism and shunning of the alleged victim, to the inability to fully investigate and document claims, all have been analogized as potential problem areas giving rise to the persistence of sexual harassment.
It is time for some very practical advice about the "Do's and Don't's" of sexual harassment:
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Attend our popular breakfast seminar at a new location!
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Breakfast Seminar - Firing Without Fear!
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When: Friday, February 23, 2018, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Hampton Inn (Quad City Airport), Illini/Hawkeye Room, 2450 69th Ave, Moline, IL 61265
Presented by: Dick Wessels, Nancy Joerg, Joe Laverty and Tony Caruso
Employers, accountants and members of company management will gain valuable information and strategies on how to fire employees and dramatically minimize the risk (and expense) of a lawsuit.
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Connect with Wessels Sherman
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Upcoming Seminars and Events
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Friday, February 23, 2018, 8:30-11:30 am
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Editors:
CLIENT ALERT Editor-in-Chief........Walter J. Liszka
Minnesota........................................James B. Sherman
Wisconsin.........................................Alan E. Seneczko
Iowa.................................................Joseph H. Laverty
Illinois...............................................Nancy E. Joerg
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