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Bankruptcy won’t shield you from COBRA claim.

04/01/2004
Don’t think you can escape your COBRA health-insurance continuation responsibilities simply because your organization files for Chapter 11. Recent case: A company filed for bankruptcy one month after it laid off …

Listen up! Are you really hearing what they’re saying?

04/01/2004
Issue: Strong listening skills are vital when handling sensitive personnel issues. Benefit: You’ll enhance your reputation among employees and the top brass as a problem-solver. Action: Practice the techniques …

When does ‘religious expression’ cross the line?

04/01/2004
Issue: You must walk a fine line between allowing employees’ religious expression and preventing that expression from harming the business or creating unbalanced treatment of employees. Benefit: Federal law says …

Interview the hiring manager before the candidates

04/01/2004

Q. I constantly run into this problem: I pre-screen a candidate who seems like a perfect fit for the job description. But when I send the person to the hiring manager for an interview, I’m told to keep looking for someone better. This is frustrating to the managers, the applicants and me. Any suggestions on how I can improve my pre-screening? —P.B., New Jersey

What to do when an employee is too friendly

04/01/2004
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Employee ‘odor policy’ must pass the smell test

04/01/2004
Issue: Can you tell an employee to take a bath? Risk: You risk a discrimination claim because, unlike other grooming-policy issues, odor lies in the eye (or nose) of the …

Alcoholics may be protected by ADA, but don’t tolerate at-work drinking

04/01/2004
You may be surprised to discover that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may protect workers who are alcoholics, even if they currently drink. To earn ADA protection, an alcoholic’s addiction …

Attendance policy: Control absenteeism without breaking the law

04/01/2004
THE LAW. Regular attendance is obviously a key job function for most of your employees. But despite your freedom to set and enforce attendance rules, you also face key legal …

Post injury/illness summary until April 30 this year

03/01/2004
Between Feb. 1 and April 30, many U.S. employers must post a summary of the number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred in their workplace last year. Your organization can …

Not complying with new COBRA notice rules yet? Don’t panic

03/01/2004
The U.S. Labor Department published new rules last year saying that companies offering health insurance must give employees more specifics on their rights to COBRA continuing health coverage.
The rules …