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Govt. Rarely Requires In-House ‘Sick Area’

12/01/2004

Q. Is our company required to provide a couch or cot on the premises in the event that an employee becomes ill? Are there any laws that dictate safety or health reasons for doing this? —V.A., Ohio

Rehiring ex-employees? Be wary of hidden legal risks

12/01/2004
Issue: Many organizations rebounding from the economic slump are rehiring former employees.
Risk: You face special legal dangers when bringing back people who were laid off, fired or quit on …

You can enforce no-weapon policy in parking lot, too

12/01/2004
A recent court ruling shows that your organization has the right to enforce its anti-violence policy anywhere on its property, not just within its walls. The case: Security cameras caught three …

What are your services worth? More than you think

12/01/2004
Issue: The 2003 upturn in HR salaries picked up pace in 2004.
Benefit: Such robust pay growth provides more bargaining power with your boss and on the open market.
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8 ways to squeeze more value from entry-level training

12/01/2004
Issue: Some young, entry-level hires have the attention span of a gnat. How can you possibly train them?
Risk: Failing to properly train rookie employees on the right work habits …

Illness controlled by medication may still be considered a ‘disability’

11/01/2004
Here’s a vexing question faced by many HR professionals: Can employees be considered “disabled” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) even if their disability can be controlled by medication or …

New rules define employers’ reservist-leave responsibilities

11/01/2004
Employers confused over how to comply with the Uniformed Services Em-ployment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) now have new guidelines to follow. For the first time since USERRA’s passage in 1994, …

Firing family members? If they’re at will, it’s your call

11/01/2004

Q. We may soon terminate an employee whose daughter also works here. We’re uncomfortable with her daughter remaining as an employee. Can we legally terminate the daughter, as well? —R.M., Missouri

Help employees ease holiday-season stress

11/01/2004
The most popular thing U.S. employers do to help employees alleviate holiday-related stress is to schedule holiday events during business hours …

Expect more safety complaints from Hispanic workers

11/01/2004
OSHA is pushing more information to Hispanics about workplace safety and their rights as whistle-blowers on your company’s safety violations.
OSHA recently added new sections to its Web site, including …