Legislative Update: California Extends Time Period for Implementing Harassment Training for All Employees
On Friday, August 30, 2019 California Governor Gavin Newsome signed into law SB 778, which amends the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.
Prepare for Landing: Creating Lasting Policy Change After the Wildest Ride in History
Nearly everyone would agree that 2020 has been a year filled with twists that have turned the HR world on its head. Just when the employment law community felt we had a handle on COVID-19 policy compliance, the world was shocked by heartbreaking displays of police brutality and racial insensitivity. When one round of protests […]
Thirty Years After ADA, Bias Persists
Bias and discrimination against people with disabilities have not significantly subsided despite the implementation of laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), passed thirty years ago. The result being that disability bias remains a significant issue in many workplaces and society as a whole.
And the Beat Goes On (Part 2)
New DOJ Antitrust Guidelines on Corporate Compliance Programs On homage to Sonny & Cher’s anthem to continuing change, let’s look at some new and some updated expectations in the new DOJ Antitrust Division’s July release of its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs in Criminal Antitrust Investigations. The Antitrust compliance guidelines reinforce the DOJ’s updated guidelines […]
It’s Time for Change!
Like everyone in America – even around the world – we at Syntrio have been humbled by recent protests regarding racial injustice and inequality.
“And the Hits Just Keep on Coming”
An apt expression for the US Department of Justice’s release on June 1 of its (again) updated Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs publication.
Workplace Disturbances in the Age of COVID-19
Preparing and Managing for Organizational Uncertainty The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted us. We face uncertainty about our work and personal lives. We’re unsure of what headlines and authorities to believe and trust. We don’t know when we should go back to work, begin shopping, start dining out, or again socialize. We don’t know whether it’s […]
The Elephant in the Room: Employees May be Gone During Coronavirus but Harassment and Discrimination Remain
By March 23, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had ground the economy nearly to a halt, people were (and still are) terrified.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Creates Significant Requirements for Small Employers
Syntrio has released its free Virus Prevention video, specifically highlighting how to keep employees safe from COVID-19.