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Whistleblowers: Employer Ordered To Pay $1.3 Million For Retaliating Against Complaining Worker; How To Prevent Whistleblower Lawsuits

By Jennifer Carsen Mar 1, 2001 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

Margaret Gardenhire was an eligibility interviewer for the Housing Authority of Los Angeles. She received outstanding performance ratings and promotions, and had even been named employee of the year. But after Gardenhire reported suspected illegal activity by a Housing Authority consultant, her performance rating plummeted and her boss threatened to fire her. She sued, and […]

Applicants with Disabilities—What are Their Prospects at Your Organization?

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor May 10, 2018 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 10, 2018

Individuals with physical and mental disabilities are often overlooked when it comes to hiring. Even though there are federal and state laws in place to protect people with disabilities, it can be challenging for these individuals to find employment, even in the absence of overt discrimination, due to a number of factors. Recent historical trends […]

New Supervisors—Ticking Time Bombs?

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Sep 29, 2009 Learning & Development

Updated: Sep 29, 2009

It’s clear that your supervisors are the first line of defense in preventing lawsuits, but don’t forget, that means they’re the first line of offense as well—the people in position to make the biggest and most costly mistakes. Your supervisors are good people, well meaning and capable. But especially when they are new, they don’t […]

Should You Always Go for Top Talent?

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Jul 27, 2017 Recruiting

Updated: Jul 27, 2017

In yesterday’s Advisor, we talked about the idea that there may be both pros and cons to always trying to hire only top-level talent. While it may be tempting to think that it makes sense to shoot for the stars and hire top talent all the time, today we’ll outline a few of the challenges […]

5th Circuit: Mandatory Wellness Programs Are Compatible with GINA

By Guest Columnist Mar 16, 2016 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Mar 16, 2016

By Martin J. Regimbal, JD The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi–recently addressed the interplay between the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and mandatory wellness programs. The court considered an employee’s discrimination and retaliation claims and reached a commonsense conclusion regarding the lawfulness of mandatory wellness programs.

Employing Minors in Dangerous Jobs: A Bad Idea

By HR Hero May 6, 2009 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 6, 2009

Employers all over the country will soon be hiring summer workers, many of them minors. If you are an employer with jobs that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has listed as hazardous to minors, then take note. One Atlanta employer has learned a hard lesson at the expense of a teenage worker’s life. The […]

Are Your Employees Trained on Workplace Violence Prevention?

By Heather Hunt Nov 4, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Nov 4, 2013

The training question is “Why is it important to provide training on workplace violence prevention, and what should such training include?” Here is how a training expert responded: During training, employees, supervisors, and managers learn how to recognize the early warning signs of violence, report such behaviors, and follow up before a potential problem escalates, […]

Retirement Benefits: Better at Attracting Employees than Health Care?

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Oct 12, 2016 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Oct 12, 2016

A recent survey conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of Nationwide found that 29% of SMBs with less than 300 employees who offer 401(k) retirement plans and plan to increase contributions say that they are doing so because the ACA has made health benefits less attractive to employees. Additionally, 43% of SMBs who plan […]