The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued an emotional and politically charged statement on racial discrimination on June 9, marking the deaths of three African Americans. The Resolution of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission In Mourning for the Deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery notes that the Commission, which was created as […]
Posted on June 10th, 2020 by admin
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When it comes to accommodating religious needs, employers often have to be lenient to avoid trouble. But a recent case complicated the matter when a candidate’s request for an accommodation directly interfered with the job requirements. Request posed hardships Mitche Dalberiste, a Seventh Day Adventist, applied for a technician position at GLE Associates, which entailed […]
Posted on June 9th, 2020 by admin
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Many of the old ways of completing basic human resources tasks have been changed by new remote workforces and the need for physical distancing. One of the areas most impacted is internal workplace investigations. Although gathering information and conducting interviews in person is preferable in almost every context, current conditions make face-to-face interactions impossible or, […]
Posted on June 6th, 2020 by admin
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As states ease restrictions put in place by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, employers are grappling with multi-faceted risk analysis and questions regarding the best way to recall employees to work: When should we reopen? Should all employees come back at once, or should we recall employees in waves? If we don’t call all employees back at […]
Posted on June 5th, 2020 by admin
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With companies slowly starting to reopen their doors, many business owners aren’t sure what to expect. How long will it take for sales to return to normal? Will remote work become a permanent measure? The fact of the matter is, most businesses won’t be able to return to work as normal, and leaders will have […]
Posted on June 3rd, 2020 by admin
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In the age of telecommuting and virtual interviews, it can be difficult to effectively get your message across or get to know someone through a computer screen. And thanks to the pandemic, many companies are being forced to woo talent they can’t meet in person. This can be a tricky task to accomplish over a […]
Posted on May 30th, 2020 by admin
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to reevaluate all aspects of how they conduct their daily activities. This is especially true with the hiring process which, since the invention of the office, has mostly depended on the old-fashioned handshake and in-person interviews. In our collective streak of bad luck with the crisis, we can at […]
Posted on May 29th, 2020 by admin
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The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team made headlines in 2019 with a class-action lawsuit alleging they were paid less than the U.S. men’s team. However, a district court has dismissed the women’s unequal pay claims. Less pay, worse conditions The female soccer players claimed that despite performing better, they were paid less than the male […]
Posted on May 28th, 2020 by admin
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The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team made headlines in 2019 with a class-action lawsuit alleging they were paid less than the U.S. men’s team. However, a district court has dismissed the women’s unequal pay claims. Less pay, worse conditions The female soccer players claimed that despite performing better, they were paid less than the male […]
Posted on May 28th, 2020 by admin
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Do you know how to correctly calculate your employees’ regular rate of pay (RROP)? There’s been some confusion among employers, which is why the feds switched up the way firms calculate RROP. Employers might want to pump up their wellness programs now that the DOL has finalized its RROP rule, which became effective Jan. 15, […]
Posted on May 26th, 2020 by admin
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