The Department of Labor has just offered HR pros some clarity on some of the more murky provisions of the FMLA. The guidance comes in the form of an Administrator Interpretation Letter, and its purpose was to clarify these three areas: Who qualifies? Priority No. 1 for the DOL was to clarify when an employee […]
Posted on January 21st, 2013 by admin
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When it came to accommodating employees’ disabilities, these two companies failed miserably. Bipolar disorder meds? Not gonna fly Chassity Brady, who had bipolar disorder, worked as a quality control lab technician at the Dayton Superior Corporation. One day at work in 2011, she suffered an adverse reaction to the medication she’d been put on for […]
Posted on January 20th, 2013 by admin
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It’s still winter, but it won’t be long before you’ll be thinking about hiring summer interns. When you do, take note of this high-profile cautionary tale when you’re deciding whether they should be paid or unpaid. American television interviewer Charlie Rose and his production company, Charlie Rose, Inc., have agreed to pay up to $250,000 […]
Posted on January 19th, 2013 by admin
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Lesson from a recent court ruling in a religious discrimination case: Yes, companies must take reasonable steps to accommodate workers’ religious beliefs. No, they don’t have to provide accommodations that would impose a hardship on the organization. The case involved a truck driver named Banayah Yisrael, who followed the Hebrew Israelite faith. His employer, Thompson […]
Posted on January 18th, 2013 by admin
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Threatening to shoot a co-worker is generally not a good idea. But what if it’s after that colleague has just rattled off a series of offensive sexual jokes aimed directly at you? That’s the question a circuit court recently was forced to address after an ex-employee filed suit, claiming hostile work environment and retaliation. Here […]
Posted on January 17th, 2013 by admin
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It starts with a bright idea. By acquiring a Learning Management System (LMS), you see an opportunity to make a positive change within your organization. To transform your idea into reality will require money, hard work and acceptance of a new initiative. So how do you prove the value of your idea to your organization, […]
Posted on January 16th, 2013 by admin
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New Year’s resolution for some HR pros: Breathe new life into your candidate interviews. And we just happen to have a selection of potential questions that could kick-start your fresh approach. Glassdoor, the jobs and career website, recently unveiled its Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions for 2013. Check these out and see if there’s any […]
Posted on January 15th, 2013 by admin
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A female employee refuses to get an employer-mandated flu shot, saying the use of eggs in the preparation of the vaccine run counter to her beliefs as a vegan. After she was fired, she sued for religious discrimination. Did she win? Read the dramatized version of this real-life case and see if you can determine […]
Posted on January 14th, 2013 by admin
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No question, performance reviews are a touchy subject. But love ‘em or hate ‘em, new research says current review practices are pretty effective. In a the recent Cornerstone OnDemand 2013 U.S. Employee Report, almost half (47%) of employees canvassed said their employer’s review process is a fair and accurate representation of their performance. Another 40% […]
Posted on January 13th, 2013 by admin
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Employee referrals can be your best source for new hires. Here are 13 ways to get the most out of your program this coming year. Now, take this infographic with a bit of salt — it comes courtesy of Zao.com, a referral program provider. But overall, the tips are good ones to keep in mind […]
Posted on January 12th, 2013 by admin
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