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How to respond to predicted labor shortage in New York

12/01/2006

The state’s economy keeps humming along. Private-company payrolls increased 1.1 percent statewide in the past year, while New York City payrolls jumped 2.0 percent during the same period …

Learn from the best: 5 retention tips from top companies

12/01/2006

When it comes to recruiting and retaining, organizations don’t need to reinvent the wheel or create bold initiatives to attract and keep the best workers. Sometimes, simply doing the tried-and-true things right are all you need …

Court: Hearing test used by UPS to screen drivers violates ADA

12/01/2006

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed that Atlanta-based United Parcel Service (UPS) violated the ADA by refusing to hire package-car driver applicants if they failed a hearing test …

State launches jobs initiative for people with disabilities

11/01/2006

Gov. Jeb Bush has launched an initiative to open up more Florida jobs to people with disabilities. The campaign was created with assistance from the Jacksonville City Council, the Greater Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities and the First Coast Business Leadership Network …

If Employees Sue, Double-Check Their Qualifications

11/01/2006

When employees sue you for discrimination, be sure to pull out their job applications and résumé for a second look. You may discover that they misrepresented their education or job history, which could sink their case …

Georgia Not Likely to Ban Sexual-Orientation Discrimination

11/01/2006

It seems safe to conclude that Georgia employers won’t have to worry anytime soon about a state ban on sexual-orientation discrimination in the workplace …

Are your leased employees in the country illegally?

11/01/2006

If your organization uses leased employees, you may want to check out the company that’s providing those workers …

Immigration ruling sows uncertainty for employers

11/01/2006

If a recent ruling is any indication, federal judges may not look kindly on any immigration laws enacted by state or local governments. For employers, that means continued uncertainty over how to handle foreign workers …

Accommodating hearing-Impaired employees, applicants

11/01/2006

The EEOC, the federal agency that enforces the ADA, recently issued guidance to help employers accommodate hearing-impaired employees and applicants. The guidance provides employers with real-life examples of hearing-impaired employees and what rights they possess under the ADA …

Warn managers: Don’t hire ‘in the heat of the moment’

11/01/2006

Inexperienced interviewers sometimes—out of nervousness or not wanting to hurt a candidate’s feelings—make overly positive statements about the candidate’s chances. That false belief can lead to suspicion (and legal trouble) when the person is later rejected …