June 2020 | SEVENTH EDITION NEWSLETTER
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Why Racism Went Viral and What It Means For Diversity and Inclusion?
Racism is nothing new. It has been pervasive within western society for centuries, steadily tainting the lives of black people, like a malignant virus. It is evident within conversations, in our classrooms, our workplaces and impacts the potential of growth within our society.
Recently, racism went viral. The covert and overt nature of it, capturing the consciousness of the world, with speed and veracity that has rarely, if ever, been seen before, in relation to race.
Carmen Morris | Forbes.com | Jun 12, 2020
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Social Media Posts During Turbulent Times: FAQs on Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities
June 22, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | RACISM | DISCRIMINATION | THE DEATH OF GEORGE FLOYD
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity make for an awful acronym: DIE. The word equity is associated with principles of fairness. Where is the fairness when one considers the recent events in the USA. Racism continues to be at the root of so much pain and ugliness in our world.
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Civil Rights Law Protects Gay and Transgender Workers, Supreme Court Rules
The court said the language of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits sex discrimination, applies to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Protecting Your Business
During Civil Unrest
Civil unrest can create unique challenges for businesses. Specifically, business owners face the risk of vandalism, stolen or damaged goods and extensive property damage. With this in mind, it’s crucial to take steps to mitigate the risk of potential damages to your business during periods of civil unrest.
Review the following guidance to help keep your business protected in these situations.
INSPRO
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FN’s ‘Women Empowered’ Roundtable: How Leaders Should Tackle Diversity Now — And for the Long-Term
As companies around the country address their internal issues of diversity, footwear and retail are having their own reckoning. FN continued the conversation with four female leaders from the industry, in its virtual edition of the annual Women Empowered event.
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Commuting Post Coronavirus
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought ambiguity and a general feeling of not knowing what to expect when returning to the workplace. One thing for certain is that businesses are reassessing their strategies to help plan for a smooth and thoughtful transition back to the workplace.
INSPRO
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Keep State, Federal Law in Mind
as National Guard Responds to Disruption
If you have an employee who is a member of the National Guard or a branch of the military, now is a good time to review and prepare for military-related leave and reemployment under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and state laws, which protect the right of veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and certain other members of the uniformed services to reclaim their civilian employment after being absent because of military service or training.
By Jeanna Crocker | Jun 4, 2020 | HR Daily Advisor
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Preparing for the Return to On-Site Work:
A Guide to Implementing a Successful Transition
Most companies impacted by COVID-19 are anxious to return to normal business operations. With the proper protocols in place to ensure the health and safety of employees and customers, returning to on-site work can be the right decision for many businesses.
However, to successfully transition back to the workplace, employers must develop a strategy that addresses a host of new variables and requires carefully coordinated decisions. Here are recommendations for how to begin building a blueprint to get your business moving forward again.
By Rosie Sandoval | Jun 17, 2020 | HR Daily Advisor
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Emergency Paid Sick Leave: U.S. Department of Labor Enforcement Efforts
On The Rise
Back in February of this year, when employees were still reporting to work and the COVID-19 pandemic was just starting to gain national attention, there was great concern that infected employees with insufficient sick leave would report to work because they needed income.
By Bruce Sarchet and Christopher Benton
June 25, 2020 | Littler.com
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Diversity & Inclusion:
A Complete Guide For
HR Professionals
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace (D&I) is a term you’ve probably heard several times by now. The concept has continued to gain traction in the corporate world as its benefits have become increasingly clear.
Companies that embrace diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their business statistically outperform their peers.
SOMEN MONDAL / JUN 8, 2020 | Ideal.com
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GOVERNOR MIKE PARSON
Testing remains a critical step to the economic recovery of our state.
to stay up to date on local testing & healthcare resources
to help keep their workforce safe and healthy.
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DHS EXTENDS FORM I-9 REQUIREMENT FLEXIBILITY
In May, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19.
E-Verify
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OSHA Guidance for Reopening Businesses
On June 18, 2020, OSHA released guidance to help employers plan how to reopen nonessential businesses.
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ATTENTION
EMPLOYERS / EMPLOYEES:
COVID-19 FAQ for
Businesses & Workers
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STRONG MINDS | STRONG HEARTS
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Looking for the perfect gift? How about one created with your own photos that gives back to Make-A-Wish!
partnership, 20% of all sales (using the link below) will be donated back to our local chapter to help grant wishes to children with critical illnesses.
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"The time is always right to do what is right." Martin Luther King Jr.
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"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Martin Luther King Jr.
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HAPPY SUMMER!
There are always two sides to a story, two sides of a coin... and we think we can have two sides to the pandemic.
It's heart-breaking to think of what so many have gone through with COVID. It's a cold reality that our world has changed. Businesses are hemorrhaging. So much destruction and sadness. You can't turn on the tv without seeing sadness. It's hard to see silver linings during this, but we'd like to talk about the other side as well.
What we have learned from the pandemic is invaluable. We have proven that we are agile; we can work from home, manage our families and be productive. Us old dogs can learn new tricks! Hell, we've even proven that we can learn Zoom pretty quickly! Who knew?!
We've loved seeing all the changes in our neighborhoods, seeing all the families grow together. We've loved slowing down even if it's just for a few weeks. We don't think we've ever been forced to slow down - BUT we're LOVING EVERY SECOND OF IT!
So, from Lake of the Ozarks, our families to yours, we wish you rest, relaxation, peace and good health.
Thanks for reading!
Nan & Sue
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