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Hiring: Opioid crisis collides with the ADA
10/18/2018
Among the scarce pool of workers who are applying for jobs, a fair number are recovering opioid users. That may mean employers face a higher likelihood of being sued because they don’t understand the ADA.
Compensation & Benefits
Run audit to check Equal Pay Act compliance
10/18/2018
Answer these questions to see if your organization’s policies violate the EPA.
Employment Law
Small businesses get DOL wage-and-hour help
10/18/2018
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a web portal to help small businesses comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act and other employment law statutes.
HR Management
8 million new jobs by 2023, but mid-market misses out
10/16/2018
The U.S. is expected to add 8,310,003 jobs from 2018 to 2023. That represents a 5% growth rate.
Terminations
Check layoff rationale for signs of hidden discrimination
10/03/2018
A layoff based on legitimate business reasons can still form the basis for a retaliation claim if the layoff decision was based on ulterior motives.
Employee Relations
Most like music at work, cite greater productivity
09/25/2018
Silence may be golden, but most workers feel they’re more productive at the office when listening to music, new research from staffing firm Accountemps shows.
Article Archives
DOL’s PAID program renewed through March
EEOC: On the Border chain crossed the harassment line
Simple warning doesn’t constitute retaliation
Discrimination claims must be based on good faith
Warn bosses to avoid retaliation when dealing with employees who constantly complain
Never bring up relative’s disability when discussing reasons for absenteeism
Do you have staff in New York City? Beware unique threat of sexual harassment claims
Harassment report begets retaliation charge in Queens
Inconvenient assignment isn’t adverse action
During review, don’t ignore harassment claim
New York employers face imminent sexual harassment changes
Snapshot: EEOC monetary awards for sexual harassment
One-third of workers will retire comfortably by age 67
Religious objections thwart flu shot mandate
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