Blue Shirt Day: October 7 is World Day of Bullying Prevention
World Day of Bullying Prevention takes place on the first Monday of October each year as the official kickoff to National Bullying Prevention Month.
Employment Law Update – September 2019
Syntrio strives to keep you updated on all developments in the labor and employment law arena, and specifically those legal changes and legislative activity that may directly impact your obligations to your employees. The following are important news items that you should take note of and ensure your organization is remaining compliant with this ever-changing […]
Governor Pritzker Signs IL Harassment Training Bill into Law
Late on Friday, August 9, 2019, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed SB 75 into law. Among other changes, this law amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to require employers of all sizes to provide annual training on the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace. The new law takes effect January 1, 2020, and training will […]
And the Beat Goes On (Part 1)
New DOJ Antitrust Guidelines on Corporate Compliance Programs For many, “And the Beat Goes On” awakens memories of Sonny & Cher’s anthem to changing times. Perhaps not surprisingly, the words are just as applicable to business ethics—change keeps on coming. This month, the US Department of Justice continued its push for change […]
Doing Good (Authentically) as a Business
In an earlier post, we talked about the importance of matching public support for the LGBTQ+ community with internal practices, policies, and employee training that support diversity and inclusion. Psychological astute, relevant, engaging, and practical employee training also encourages a respectful and civil workplace, conflict management, negotiation, and emotional intelligence. Still another area that would […]
Connecticut Harassment Training Requirements Greatly Expand Under New Law
“Your time is up, my time is now.” New Englanders likely recognize the above phrase, which is uttered repeatedly in the entrance music for WWE superstar and New England native John Cena. Ironically, with WWE often associated with misogynistic practices towards its female characters, the phrase takes on new meaning in Connecticut with the advent […]
The Department of Justice’s Gift That Keeps on Giving – Part 3
Two prior blogs have addressed the recently updated 2019 Department of Justice Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Program criteria. Department prosecutors use these criteria to assess an organization’s commitment to implementing and operating a compliance program when an organization comes before the Department, principally facing prosecution. Among the chief factors that these criteria focus on […]
Syntrio’s Award-winning FlexCode Code of Conduct Training
The Award We are very pleased to announce that Syntrio’s “FlexCode Code of Conduct Training” has been selected as a Runner-Up in the E-Learning category of the 2019 International E-Learning Awards, Business Division, given by the International E-Learning Association. What are the International E-Learning Awards? The International E-Learning Awards are given each year for […]
Is Intolerance Boiling Under the Surface of your LGBTQ Diversity Initiative?
It is encouraging to see a large number of businesses showing enthusiasm for Pride month, when just a few years ago many companies were hesitant to publicly endorse their support for the LGBTQ community out of fear of things like “customer backlash” or “taking a stance.” Many businesses are thankfully no longer afraid to show […]