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Learn the legal risks of viewing school records

07/01/2003
Issue: Using school transcripts to screen applicants can lead to discrimination claims.
Risk: Without guidance, hiring managers can inadvertently use school records …

You can be sued for commuting accidents

06/01/2003
Don’t let employees who feel ill or impaired in any way drive home from work. Reason: You could be found liable for accidents they cause. An important new court ruling …

Require medical exams only for clear job reasons

06/01/2003
Demand that managers give higher-ups clearly articulated business reasons for any impromptu medical tests they want employees to take. Often, courts will see these …

Clarify how you count FMLA year, and put entire policy in handbook

06/01/2003
When establishing or changing your Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policy, don’t skimp on paper. Spread the policy far and wide. Rule of thumb: If you mention FMLA …

Union ‘salts’ can shake your hiring policies.

06/01/2003
So-called ‘salts’ are pro-union applicants who try to win jobs in hopes of organizing a nonunion company. You can’t simply reject such applicants because of their …

Is your company at risk for a lawsuit over SARS?

06/01/2003
Employment law experts in America and abroad are raising the red flag about possible legal risks associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), the spreading virus …

Seek out tax credits for hiring certain ‘disadvantaged’ workers

06/01/2003
Want to save your company some money, and look good in the process? Point out the tax incentives available if your company hires people from certain …

Forcing a resignation kills your legal defense

06/01/2003
Here’s even more incentive to end harassment at the earliest opportunity: A new court ruling says employers could give up their best defense in court if they allow workers to suffer …

Do you approve dubious FMLA leave? You’re not alone

05/01/2003
Half of the human resource professionals polled recently say they’ve approved Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests that they believed were not legitimate. They felt obligated to grant the leave …

Expect new OSHA heat if your injury rate is higher than average

05/01/2003
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched an “enhanced enforcement policy” that targets 10,000 employers with tough workplace …