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Disgruntled comedy writers for the TV show “Fashion Police” weren’t so funny on the picket line in front of E! headquarters in LA—their chants were X-rated! The comedy writers have filed a complaint with the state against the entertainment network and Joan Rivers’ production company over “unfair labor practices and violations of California wage and […]
by Rosalind H. Cooper A recent case involving charges against a company under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act has confirmed that the defense of due diligence is alive and well. The defense of due diligence—which may allow employers to avoid a conviction under occupational health and safety legislation—can be difficult to establish. Even […]
Beginning with President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14168, Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government, the Trump administration has made clear it will recognize only two biological sexes and has been erasing policies, practices, and procedures that acknowledge or support gender identity or transgender individuals. EEOC Position on […]
The requirements of fair employment laws prohibit you from asking certain questions during an interview.
Despite increased emphasis on the candidate experience in recent years, a new survey suggests hiring companies still have room for improvement.
By BLR Founder and Publisher Bob Brady Who’s really responsible for the bottom performers in an organization? And what should be done about them? BLR’s founder had his say last week. Now he reacts to yours. Last week’s column advocated “differentiation” among the best, average, and poorest employees, partially based on Jack Welch’s well-publicized theories. […]
If you were a general fielding an army, you’d know that no matter how good your tactics, success in battle eventually will ride on the quality and morale of your troops. Business is the same, and especially that aspect of business in which your organization is most likely to run into “hostile forces.” That’s customer […]
One of the traits I think is important in a leader is consistency. It’s not always easy to assess in job candidates, but it certainly shows itself (or not) over time. Webster’s defines consistency this way: “steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc.” A consistent leader has a steadfast adherence to the same […]
Do you conduct background checks on job applicants before officially hiring them? If you do, are you in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)? When getting started with background screening, some employers don’t realize they are required to comply with the FCRA as part of this process.
By Elaine V. Quayle When Lady Gaga was hit in the head during a concert in New Zealand, suffering a self-described “clonker” [concussion] and black eyes, there was one conclusion that savvy workplace experts could arrive at—she needs some preposterous PPE to protect her. And she may be just the person to design it! When […]