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Federal guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act states that all employee medical information must be kept confidential, but that goes above and beyond what the statute requires, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Nov. 20. Despite what the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says, ADA protects only information obtained in response to […]
Let’s talk about easing an employee’s return to work after recovering from a workers’ compensation injury or illness. Rehabilitation programs help employees regain strength or learn to function with a disability. Therapy teaches employees ways to work without reinjury or repeat illness—for example, proper lifting techniques or stress management techniques. Medical professionals will determine when […]
Employers write policies to make their workplaces run smoothly. When employees know the rules, expectations, practices, and procedures, they should be well-equipped to work productively and harmoniously. But as important as policies are, they can be problematic too. A survey released in August from Business and Legal Resources (BLR) shows what issues employers tackle with […]
By The Young Entrepreneur Council There isn’t any one reason an employee should get a raise. Factors like company success, starting salary, and recent accomplishments all play a role. That’s why we asked 10 entrepreneurs the following question: “What method or process do you use to determine employee pay raises?” (Source: Small Business Trends) Click […]
Every employer is concerned about health care. If you’re looking to reduce the costs associated with these benefits, turn to your wellness programs, says Mari Ryan, CEO and founder of AdvancingWellness in Watertown, Massachusetts.
by Leslie Silverman In his 2015 State of the Union speech, President Barack Obama pressed Congress to “pass a law that makes sure a woman is paid the same as a man for doing the same work.” Although the president’s plea for the passage of stronger pay discrimination laws is unlikely to sway the Republican-controlled […]
By BLR Founder and CEO Bob Brady HR Daily Advisor readers react to suggestions that employee tuition reimbursement money could be better spent elsewhere. Two weeks ago, I “mourned” the fact that “nothing is sacred these days. Not motherhood. Not apple pie. Not even tuition reimbursement.” The “sacrilege” in that last category came by way […]
The National Institute for Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends that employers with chemical operations take these additional steps to keep contact lens wearers safe in chemical environments: 7. Train medical and first-aid personnel in the removal of contact lenses and have the appropriate equipment available. 8. In the event of a chemical exposure, begin eye […]
by Marc A. Koonin The increasing regulation of private-sector employers at the city, county, and local regional agency level is a significant continuing trend. Many state and federal employment laws expressly allow or don’t expressly preempt further regulation at the local level. Such regulatory power was mostly dormant for many years because local government agencies […]
If finding a new job in 2016 is among your New Year’s resolutions, new research from CareerBuilder could provide some guidance about where to start. In partnership with Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI), CareerBuilder compiled a list of the hottest in-demand jobs for 2016.