TrainingABC Blog

Your Business Obligations Under HIPAA
Category: Info
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 11-09-2018 05:24 AM
Views: 1446
Synopsis: The privacy of personal health information has become a sacred right enjoyed by every American and the law defined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) protects these rights. 

Preventing Employee Insider Trading
Category: Articles
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 11-08-2018 03:28 AM
Views: 2040
Synopsis: Illegal insider trading can result in fines a high as 25 million dollars for businesses and 5 million dollars and prison time for individuals.  Make sure your employees understand what illegal inside trading is and the repercussions for engaging in it.

Sexual Harassment Laws in All 50 States
Category: Info
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 10-28-2018 06:17 AM
Views: 32207
Synopsis: This state by state comparison of sexual harassment laws lists how each state's sexual harassment law differs from Federal.

Sexual Harassment Law in Connecticut
Category: Harassment
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 10-11-2018 02:56 AM
Views: 3053
Synopsis: In the wake of media accounts of sexual harassment in the workplace, many states have recently taken steps to strengthen their sexual harassment laws. For example, in New York, the New York State Legislature and the New York City Government passed legislation expanding the protections of sexual harassment laws and requiring anti-harassment training for many public and private organizations. The simple idea is that bad behavior has been occurring for too long and that state governments need to take appropriate action to protect potential victims and create safer workplaces

The FMLA: Stay in Compliance
Category: Employment Law
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 10-08-2018 02:35 AM
Views: 1884
Synopsis: The FMLA can be confusing, however with a little research and guidance the basics of the law can be easily understood.

Complying With New York’s Updated Anti-Sexual Harassment Laws
Category: Info
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 09-15-2018 06:41 PM
Views: 1506
Synopsis: In 2018, New York State became the 4th state to require sexual harassment training.  Unlike other states, New York's requirement includes every single employee in the state regardless of company size.  Additionally, New York City also passed sexual harassment laws that include training.  Let's break down these new laws.

Bystander Invention: The Most Powerful Sexual Harassment Prevention Tool
Category: Harassment
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 09-09-2018 07:33 PM
Views: 3417
Synopsis: Stopping sexual harassment takes more than a policy or a sternly worded reminder from management.  It takes a workplace culture that doesn't accept harassment and bystander intervention is the most powerful took available to create that culture.

Finding Talented Employees Through Social Media Recruiting
Category: Management/Leadership
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 08-20-2018 02:44 AM
Views: 2051
Synopsis: Social media may be the best way to find a qualified employee that fits your organization's culture.  Learn how this strategy can be a valuable tool to find talent in a strong economy with low a unemployment rate.

Wage and Hour Laws - Are You in Compliance?
Category: Employment Law
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 08-19-2018 08:33 PM
Views: 1719
Synopsis: The Fair Labor Standards Act governs minimum wage, overtime, record keeping, child labor and other issues pertaining to how employers pay, classify and hire workers.  It's critical that every business be in compliance to avoid fines and other penalties from the Department of Labor.  Let's take a look at the basics of the law.

Complying with the FCPA
Category: Employment Law
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 08-11-2018 11:30 PM
Views: 1564
Synopsis:

Managers must ensure that their team is complying with many state and federal statutes. At times it can be overwhelming. That said, there are some statutes which pop up more frequently than others. One of those statutes is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”).