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“Ban the box” refers to the initiatives, which have gained widespread traction, in which laws are being put into place that prohibit employers from asking questions of applicants regarding previous criminal history (and discriminating against them based on their answer) too early in the hiring and recruiting process.
Health, fitness wellness—whatever you want to call it—is a major focus in the United States, with health-related trends increasing significantly as Americans become passionate about staying fit and eating well.
It’s Monday at #SHRM16 and the HR Daily Advisor is here to report on the latest in the world of HR. Among the highlights so far in the general sessions:
The owner of a Missoula, Montana, roofing business faced a large fine and a felony charge for employer misconduct for trying to sweep the truth past the Montana State Fund to keep from paying higher workers’ comp premiums.
By Jeffrey S. Beck As the weather changes, many employers turn their attention to facility maintenance. If you’re one of those employers, you should consider the implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) building design standards for any significant projects you undertake, whether it’s a new coat of paint, remodeling, or thorough winterizing. Recently, […]
by Gary Jiles Q: Can an employee be fired for being so obese that he can’t do his job? In other words, is obesity a disability protected by law? Americans with Disablities (ADA) Compliance Manual A: The employee must be qualified to do his job or he faces termination. With a few exceptions, the latest […]
Governor Doyle recently signed Senate Bill 20, which drastically changes discrimination claims under Wisconsin law. Previously, discrimination claims based under Wisconsin law were processed by the Equal Rights Division of the Department of Workforce Development (ERD). The only remedies available were back pay, attorneys’ fees, and reinstatement (or front pay in some instances). Under the […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we looked at self-awareness aspects of Emotional Intelligence or EQ. Today, again courtesy of Travis Bradbury and Jean Greaves, we’ll explore some of EQ’s social awareness strategies, and we’ll also talk about building your HR IQ for 2010. Bradberry and Greaves are co-founders of TalentSmart®, a leading provider of emotional intelligence tests […]
Let me apologize in advance, but today I’m going to write about the Chicago Cubs. On Saturday night, the Cubs clinched a trip to the World Series by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0. It’s the first World Series trip for the Chicago baseball franchise since 1945. The 71-year drought had been the longest current […]
Research from the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) and independent industry analyst firm Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) finds that the cyber security skills is worsening and becoming a rapidly widening business problem.