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Workplace Violence, Part 2: Spotting and Assessing the Warning Signs
April 2010
In last month's issue of California Employer Advisor, we discussed the importance of documenting and reporting incidents of aggressive behavior and violence in the workplace. . . . more
Workplace Violence, Part 1: 10 Reasons You Should Formally Report Aggressive Workplace Behavior
March 2010
Donnell Roberts was terminated from his job at the Barona Resort and Casino in San Diego County. Two weeks later, he walked into the casino and killed his former manager with a shotgun before taking his own life. . . . more
Employee Assistance: Workplace Suicide Rate Jumped in 2008; Tips for Helping Troubled Workers
November 2009
Employee suicides occurring in the workplace rose by 28 percent nationwide in 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). While overall workplace fatalities dropped last year by 10 percent, the number of workplace suicides rose to . . . more
Employee Assistance Programs: How to Select and Manage EAPs to Reduce Costs and Improve Productivity
Employee Assistance Programs: How to Select and Manage EAPs to Reduce Costs and Improve Productivity Audio Conference
Originally presented on August 13, 2009
In today's rough economy, stress levels in many workplaces have gone through the roof. Studies show that you could be losing up to $7,500 this year in lost productivity for every worker who suffers from stress-related physical and mental illnesses. But that's just the tip of the iceberg for your employees who need help . . .
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Substance Abuse: Tackling the Tricky Issue of Employee Drug and Alcohol Abuse; Rules for EAPs
June 2009
Dealing with employees who have substance abuse problems is one of the most difficult issues an employer can face. It's an uncomfortable topic for everyone involved, and employees may be reluctant to . . . more
Workplace Stress: 11 Ways to Calm Employees' Nerves when the Economy Heads South
November 2008
Stressful working conditions are a common workplace reality, but now, the faltering economy has heightened anxiety levels for nearly all employees. Jittery employees worry about shrinking retirement funds, the company's bottom line, and the skyrocketing cost of nearly everything. Afraid of getting laid off, employees may feel more need to push themselves harder to prove their value; nervous supervisors are under pressure to do more with fewer resources. . . . more
Sexual Orientation Bias: California Supreme Court Backs Same-Sex Marriage; How This Affects Your Workplace
July 2008
In a landmark opinion, the California Supreme Court has ruled that state laws limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples are unconstitutional. Here's a summary of the high court's decision and how it will affect . . . more
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy Your companys policy on providing professional counseling services in regards to resolving personal problems or to act as a resource during stressful periods of time.



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Violence in the Workplace: Six Important Tips to Address Domestic Violence and Keep Your Workplace Safe
January 2005
Irma Felix was shot and killed November 9, 2004, at the Royale Dog Grooming Salon in Palm Springs where she worked. The alleged assailant was her estranged boyfriend, whom Felix had accused of harassi . . . more
News Notes: Employers Boosting Work/Life Benefits, Study Finds
April 2004
A new study by Mellon Financial Corp. reveals that 81 percent of employers offer employee assistance programs, up from 70 percent in 1996, and 54 percent provide family sick days, up from 42 percent. . . . more
News Notes: Communications With EAP Counselors Are Privileged
August 2001
Oksana Oleszko sued her employer, State Compensation Insurance Fund, for sexual harassment, racial and national-origin discrimination and retaliation. To help prove her claims, Oleszko asked the court to . . . more
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