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Responding to the onslaught of court rulings on work-related arbitration agreements, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) has modified its national rules for resolving employment disputes. According to the AAA, the changes are also intended to reflect the association’s commitment to fairness for employees. Note that these rules aren’t law, but most arbitration agreements include provisions […]
Suspended Miami Dolphins offensive lineman and last-guy-to-realize-people-save-voice-mails-and-texts Richie Incognito is 6’3″ and weighs 319 pounds. He is (was) a member of the Dolphins’ players leadership council, and he was a 2012 Pro Bowler. Incognito, however, may finally be facing an insurmountable opponent: the corporate employment lawyer. The Dolphins put Incognito on indefinite suspension after reportedly […]
Decontamination is a vital process for employees who handle hazardous wastes because it removes or neutralizes contaminants that have accumulated on personnel and equipment. The steps in the decontamination process vary depending on the hazards involved, the equipment available, and the terrain and circumstances. However, this list is typical of what would be set up […]
Karla Jameson was a server for the upscale Five Feet restaurant in Laguna Beach. The restaurant required servers to give 10 percent of their nightly tips to the floor manager. The floor manager supervised the servers, acted as host, greeted customers, set up the reservation sheet and seating arrangement, and assisted in servicing tables. Jameson […]
by Susan Fahey Desmond In addressing the ever increasing costs of health care in the United States, Congress is looking at options that would theoretically make health insurance more affordable to Americans. The task of making health insurance more affordable to all is monumental. President Obama has said, “There’s no quick fix; there’s no silver […]
I recently had an experience that made me wonder, can a company become arrogant? We’ve all met arrogant people, but can a company be haughty or egotistical?
Areas of Improvement Of participants in “The State of Project Management Training,” 29% credited project management training with improvement in stakeholder satisfaction, while 27% reported improvement in schedule performance, and nearly the percentage—26%—had fewer project failures. In the study of 247 large, mid-sized, and small companies in a variety of industries, project management firm PM […]
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) that are administered on platforms like EdX and Udemy have grown in popularity and standing in the past few years, and many employers are starting to rely on them to teach their own employees in the workplace and are beginning to view them more favorably overall. Furthermore, 73% of employers […]
By Ryann E. Ricchio, JD A recent decision from the 7th Circuit Court—which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—presents employers with an interesting analysis and a good review of the various theories and methods of proof for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims. The 7th Circuit affirmed a lower court’s decision in favor of the employer, […]
A recent AARP article, aimed at the organization’s member audience, contains information for older job seekers. It also contains a veiled, two-part warning for employers: Discriminating against older workers is illegal; age discrimination is widespread.