A recent lawsuit and subsequent courtroom battle provides a valuable lesson in how to terminate a Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) abuser while fending off claims of interference and/or retaliation. United Airlines was successfully able to defend its position in court that it did nothing illegal when it terminated suspected FMLA abuser Masoud Sharif. It got […]
Posted on January 21st, 2017 by admin
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As nobody knows better than an HR pro, there are about a zillion ways to screw up a job interview. And it appears CareerBuilder knows them all. Thus, here’s the year’s first rundown of memorable job interview mistakes candidates have made, courtesy of employer reports from across the country. Strange brew When asked to share […]
Posted on January 20th, 2017 by admin
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Now, even if you’re trying to help individuals work for your company, you could be charged with discrimination. New regulations, which kicked in January 18, 2017, just made the employee verification process a little more dangerous. The new regulations, which come from the Department of Justice (DOJ), say it’s now discriminatory to treat workers differently […]
Posted on January 19th, 2017 by admin
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Just how do you define workplace harassment? The EEOC has taken its best shot. The agency just released proposed enforcement guidance addressing unlawful harassment under the federal employment discrimination laws. The document explains the legal standards applicable to harassment claims under federal employment discrimination laws. The laws enforced by EEOC protect individuals from harassment based on race, […]
Posted on January 18th, 2017 by admin
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Posted on January 17th, 2017 by admin
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HHS’ Office of Civil Rights (OCR) thinks employees are being abused when it comes to confidential information and HIPAA security.The result: OCR is conducting audits like crazy. That was the stark warning given by Employment Attorney Jason Sheffield at the 29th Annual Benefits Forum & Expo in Nashville. Part of the problems is the out-of-sight, […]
Posted on January 16th, 2017 by admin
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Seems like LexisNexis Risk Solutions should have known what was at stake when it paid female employees substantially less than their male counterparts for work on federal contracts. That doesn’t seem to be the case, however. LexisNexis Risk Solutions will pay over $1.2 million in back pay and interest and provide additional relief to […]
Posted on January 15th, 2017 by admin
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The EEOC is looking to publish enforcement guidance to address illegal harassment in the workplace. That guidance is being built around several tactics the agency’s suggesting employers take to address this problem. Earlier this week, HR Morning reported that the EEOC is seeking public input on a proposed version of enforcement guidance regarding harassment in […]
Posted on January 14th, 2017 by admin
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If you believe high-stress situations tend to force groups of employees to come together and perform, then this unorthodox team-building activity may be right up your alley. Survival Systems USA, an organization that has been teaching aquatic survival since 1999, has just entered the world of corporate team-building. The company now offers a one-day […]
Posted on January 13th, 2017 by admin
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The Department of Labor’s (DOL) controversial overtime rule is officially on hold. But other than that, not much else is certain with the rule — and that’s a problem for employers. Not knowing when, or even if, the rule will kick in is not only taxing on administrative processes/plans, it also exposes you to potential liability. […]
Posted on January 12th, 2017 by admin
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