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Illinois Court Takes Charge, Finds No Charge in Disability Case

By Guest Columnist Jan 30, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Before an individual may file a lawsuit under federal and state nondiscrimination laws—such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA)—she must first file a timely charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or a parallel state agency, such as the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR). A recent decision illustrates that not every document alleging discrimination filed with such an agency amounts to a “charge.”

Methinks thou doth protest too much! FYI, only ‘reasonable’ opposition is protected

By Marilyn Moran, FordHarrison Oct 24, 2017 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

It seems that every day the news is full of stories about employees (whether they are NFL players or Hollywood starlets) protesting unfair treatment. Usually, when an employee complains about discrimination, harassment, equal pay, or other work-related topics, he or she is protected from discipline or termination because the conduct is considered “protected activity” under […]

Tackling Tough Questions in the C-Suite

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Aug 6, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 11, 2014

SPECIAL from the SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition, Orlando The atmosphere is a little different in the C-Suite, and the questions are fast and furious. If you are not ready to field tough questions, says consultant Dianna Booher, you’re not going to get what you want.

What Responsibilities Does HR Have When Managing a Hybrid Workspace?

By Katie Brenneman, Guest Contributor Jun 12, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: Jun 12, 2023

The average workplace today doesn’t look like it used to. Thanks to evolving technology, remote work is accessible more than ever before, and more businesses are taking advantage of it. Although remote work has been on the rise for the past decade, the COVID-19 pandemic only normalized the decision. Now, even in a post-pandemic society, […]

What To Do When Bosses Are Bullies

By Nevada Employment Law Letter Dec 7, 2007 HR Hero Line

Updated: Dec 7, 2007

What should employers do when workplace bullying and bad behavior are coming down the corporate ladder from bosses? Here are some ways to see if your frontline managers and supervisors are creating a bad work environment. Audio Conference: Busting Workplace Bullies: Reduce the Legal Risks of Abusive Behavior Flight from bad bosses The direct effect […]

Training Myths and Facts

By Heather Hunt Jan 31, 2013 Learning & Development

Updated: Jan 31, 2013

Training is subject to many myths. Here are just two: 1. Myth: Any person with subject knowledge can do training. Fact: A person may have good subject knowledge but may not be able to conduct training. Being a subject expert does not mean someone is a good trainer. Unlimited employee HR training—one low cost—no setup, […]

A Sweet Way to Resign

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Apr 23, 2013 HR Strange But True

Updated: Apr 24, 2013

A man working for the UK Border Agency at Stansted Airport decided it was time to quit his job and follow his passion, in the cake business. So, naturally, he decided to offer up his resignation to management on a plate. On a large cake, the man employed his dessert-decorating skills to pen his resignation […]

Are You Required to Provide Employee Expense Reimbursement?

By Jennifer Carsen Jul 25, 2012 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

Employee expense reimbursement policies should be clearly outlined and should be legally compliant. Employees have a right to be reimbursed for their work-related expenses, including business travel, training, equipment, materials—and sometimes even legal expenses. Most companies typically maintain their own deadlines, rules, special forms, and other procedural requirements that must be followed to request and […]