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Ways to remove unconscious bias from the hiring process

Most employers understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and take positive steps to implement diversity initiatives in their training and recruitment programs.

October 9, 2017

Indefinite time off is not a reasonable accommodation

When an employee takes an approved leave which is covered by the American’s with Disability Act (ADA), many times the employee will need additional time off.

October 4, 2017

Can you tell when an employee is planning to quit?

There are the obvious signs we all see when someone is job hunting…they show up in a suit when it’s a casual dress code, they suddenly have numerous appointments, they call in sick more often, …

September 21, 2017

Employment and labor law changes finally on the horizon?

Some political activity may finally be taking shape on the employment and labor front.

September 14, 2017

OMB suspends pay data rules

On Aug. 29, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) informed the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that it is initiating a review and immediate stay of the pay data collection aspects of the EEO-1 …

August 23, 2017

Should an employer fire a worker that engages in extreme off-duty activity or speech?

Practicing a policy whereby an employee’s off duty behavior that is not illegal is none of the employer’s business is no longer prudent.

August 2, 2017

What do employees want from the HR team?

A new survey from EmployeeChannel, Inc. entitled “What Every Employee Wants from Their HR Team” was released in early July.

July 31, 2017

Cannot fire employee for profanity laced Facebook post

It’s always a question to employers as to what extent off duty actions can be held against an employee. Certain situations may be easier than others to assess, such as an employee arrested for a …

July 15, 2017

Amazon Prime Day – The latest cybershopping headache for employers

If Cyber Monday during the holidays isn’t bad enough with on-line shopping distracting employees and impacting productivity, now employers have to deal with the latest online shopping “holiday” mid-year with Amazon Prime Day.

October 8, 2016

Modern Family – it’s not just a tv show

A new study shows that many working parents are dissatisfied at work, and worse yet—their managers are oblivious.