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Employee Lawsuits: Older “Unemployable” Worker Receives $603,000 For Future Lost Wages; Why You Need To Use More Caution When Older Workers Complain

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Dec 1, 1999 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

As the baby boom generation enters its 40s and 50s, the number of workers protected under age discrimination laws continues to skyrocket. And while you’re probably aware of the most common legal issues involving older employees – such as discrimination and mandatory retirement – one recent ruling points out an unexpected and potentially expensive threat. […]

Hiring: Is It a Good Idea to ‘Google’ Applicants?

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Mar 28, 2008 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

I recently returned from a meeting where one expert recommended doing a Google search on applicants as part of the evaluation process. He said you often find very interesting things about people, especially if they blog or have their own website. Someone else thought it might be an invasion of privacy, and others objected that […]

Cut 403(b) Retirement Plans a Break, ERISA Advisory Council Tells DOL

By Gwen Cofield, Contributing Editor Mar 16, 2012 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Mar 16, 2012

Government efforts to bring 403(b) retirement plans up to regulatory par with 401(k) plans has resulted in a rough transition for 403(b) plan sponsors, and in recognition of that fact, an ERISA advisory council gave the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) five recommendations to help ease the compliance burden. Background Over the years, many 403(b) […]

New year, new accessibility obligations

By Jackie VanDerMeulen Dec 27, 2015 Northern Exposure

Updated: Dec 27, 2015

by Jackie VanDerMeulen Establishing proactive measures to ensure accessibility is becoming common ground in Canada. Ontario has the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Manitoba is in the process of rolling out similar legislation, which will start impacting the private sector in 2018. British Columbia is in the process of rolling out its Accessibility […]

Legislation Special Report: Empoyee Complaints And Lawsuits

By Jennifer Carsen Jan 1, 2004 Uncategorized

Updated: Jan 1, 2004

Employee Enforcement of Labor Code Under SB 796, which has been dubbed the “bounty-hunter law,” employees may file private lawsuits against their employers, on behalf of themselves and other employees, for labor code violations when the responsible state agency doesn’t pursue the violations. The law provides employees with various financial incentives to file suit, as […]

Crunching the Recruiting Numbers

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Aug 11, 2016 Recruiting

Updated: Aug 11, 2016

In yesterday’s Advisor, we started to review some of the various metrics available to recruiters to assess recruiting effectiveness. Today we’re taking a look at a few more

Workers’ Comp Meets the ADA: A Rock and a Hard Place

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Aug 4, 2010 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 4, 2010

In yesterday’s Advisor, we covered workers’ compensation and the FMLA; today, it’s the ADA, plus an invitation to a special webinar on terminating workers’ compensation claimants. Again with a nod to HR.BLR.com, here are the key factors for managing employees who are out on workers compensation and qualify as a person with a disability under […]

How to Handle Tough Topics During the Hiring Process

By Ray GIbson, Cofounder and CEO, StartMonday Jun 6, 2018 Recruiting

Updated: Jun 6, 2018

From Google to Uber and everywhere in between, company scandals have been filling the headlines lately. As a result, jobseekers are more concerned about a company’s values. They want to work for an employer that aligns with what they believe is just and right.

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4 Steps for Managers to Ensure Staff is Ready to Receive Coaching

By Guest Columnist Jun 13, 2016 Learning & Development

Updated: Jun 13, 2016

By Dr. Robert P. Hewes, senior partner, Camden Consulting Group “Just get them a coach!” As a coaching firm, Camden Consulting Group hears this on a regular basis, but it tends to raise a potential warning flag. Often, it is a rallying cry without an accompanying desire, understanding, or readiness to seek change from the […]