EEOC: Rehab Center Violated GINA, Other Laws

A nursing and rehabilitation center in Corning, N.Y. may have hit the trifecta of legal exposure by allegedly asking job applicants about their family medical history, and then repeating the process once...
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A Baker’s Dozen: Minnesota to Join 12 Other States, DC in Allowing Same-Sex Marriage

Same-sex marriage became the law of the land in Minnesota yesterday when Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill to allow men to marry men and women to marry women. The land of 10,000 lakes joins the ranks of 12...
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Writing job postings: Three pitfalls to avoid

With the right job posting, you might find the perfect candidates who can take your firm to the next level. With the wrong one, you could potentially end up in court.   Here are three tips on what to...
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Star Employees Quit When We Don’t Give Them Reasons to Stay

We can learn a lot about employees by looking at how we treat our customers -- and what inspires their loyalty. First, let’s use a little Stephen Covey wisdom and start with the end...
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UPDATE: Record EEOC jury award is slashed under fed damage limits

A record $240 million damages award to 32 disabled employees of an Iowa turkey processing company has been reduced to a comparative pittance in accordance with federal limits on small-company damages....
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A 5-step plan for avoiding pregnancy bias claims

Here’s a handy guide on how you and your managers can steer clear of discrimination issues while your employees are awaiting their bundles of joy.   According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
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Five Ways Learning Managers Can Make a Strategic Contribution

The reality of business today dictates that organizations will have to grow the talent they need when finding it isn’t possible. If skills shortages are seen as a top threat to business expansion,...
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Compare Price Quotes from Background Check Providers

Before your company hires a potential employee, you should employ a few common pre-employment screens to verify information. Background checks are the most requested employment verification service. They...
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Philadelphia Passes LGBT Rights Bill; Includes Incentive To Cover Employees’ Partners

The city of brotherly love decided to bestow some of that affection on employers when the city council recently adopted an ordinance giving employers within its borders tax credits for providing health...
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Time Travel: Mobilizing Your HR Processes

Forward-thinking companies utilize mobile access to digitalize and streamline HR processes such as time approval and expense reporting. Adopt mobile apps using a platform that provides both security and...
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