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HR Hero case study: How an HR Consultant improved compliance management and administrative efficiency

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For HR consultants supporting multiple clients, staying current with changing employment laws while managing day-to-day operations can quickly become complex and time-consuming. This HR consultant was looking for a better way to improve compliance management, simplify administration, and create more clarity across operational processes.
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Taking the guesswork out of regulatory changes

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FREE LIVE WEBINAR Regulatory requirements are constantly evolving, making it increasingly difficult for safety professionals to stay informed, determine what applies to their organization, and ensure their workforce remains compliant. Many organizations spend valuable time researching regulatory changes, interpreting requirements across multiple jurisdictions, and searching for the right resources to support compliance efforts.
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Mid-year HR compliance update: Joint employment, leave, I-9, and handbook changes

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FREE WEBINAR Employment law doesn’t slow down at midyear—and neither do you. Join BLR’s HR and legal experts on Thursday, July 30, at 2 p.m. ET for a free webinar covering the changes that matter most right now.
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How to train employees for weather emergencies

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If a devastating weather emergency such as a tornado, flooding, hurricane, or other severe weather were to strike in your area, would your employees be prepared to cope with such a difficult, stressful, and dangerous situation? Weather emergencies can strike with incredible force and sometimes very little warning. Proper training and preparation saves lives and minimizes destruction of property. Do employees know the plan?
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See multi-state compliance management in a real world scenario

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FREE SHORT DEMO HR compliance doesn’t happen one issue at a time. Most HR teams are managing employee leave questions, handbook updates, training requirements, job classifications, and changing employment laws all at once. This short video walkthrough shows how HR Hero┬« helps HR professionals stay informed, make confident decisions, and respond to compliance challenges more efficiently.
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Q&A: When a personal safety incident affects an employee’s commute, does the ADA require a schedule accommodation?

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We have two shifts — a morning shift and an evening shift. Yesterday, our Operations Manager spoke with a morning-shift employee who says she was nearly abducted on her way to work this morning near her house. She expressed to the Manager that she feels unsafe leaving her house early, when it is dark, to get to work for her 6:30 a.m. shift start. She does not think she is able to get here until 9am, which is after the first shift.
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Protecting new and seasonal workers from injury

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By Timothy P. Fagan
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Every workplace has unique hazards, procedures, and expectations. New and seasonal employees are often learning all of these at the same time while trying to prove themselves and become productive quickly. As a result, they may not yet recognize workplace hazards, understand emergency procedures, or know how to respond when something unexpected occurs.
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FMLA and ADA edge cases: How to make the right call in real situations

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FREE REAL-WORLD WALKTHROUGH FMLA and ADA compliance issues are some of the most difficult situations HR teams face because real employee scenarios rarely fit into a simple checklist. Questions around intermittent leave, performance management, accommodations, undue hardship, and reinstatement often require fast decisions with real compliance risk attached.
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Monitoring employee communications on employer-provided technology

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By Cristina Fahrbach-Connors
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What is employee communication monitoring on employer-provided technology? There are a growing number of technology tools available to employers to facilitate better employee communications. From email systems to messaging platforms such as Google Chat, Microsoft Teams, and Slack, employers are providing employees with these tools while wondering if they can and should monitor employees’ use of them.
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Closing training gaps to reduce organizational liability

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Product Code TRNTTCTGRL26 Learn how to turn training gaps into compliance wins. Join our EHS Hero webinar to build a defensible training program and reduce organizational liability. Closing training gaps to reduce organizational liability Join us on Wednesday, June 24 at 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT for a practical session focused on building more defensible training programs through blended learning, centralized tracking, and improved documentation practices.
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