Hartford Business Insurance: Executive Orders for Equal Compensation

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Hartford Business Insurance: Executive Orders for Equal Compensation  In anticipation of the likely dismissal of his proposed compensation legislation up for discussion in Senate, President Obama is prepared to issue and executive order barring federal contracting organizations from prosecuting employees who discuss their pay. The order effectively eliminates punishment and retaliation for employee discourse about earnings, in hopes of generating … Read More

Connecticut Business Risk Management: Workplace Violence

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Connecticut Business Risk Management: Workplace Violence  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 17% of all workplace fatalities are a result of workplace violence, higher than all other workplace casualty causes except transportation. Workplace safety awareness efforts regarding mechanical and hazardous substances have dramatically reduced the number of workplace accidents as shown in the statistical findings. As a result, the … Read More