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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. […]

Discipline: The 5 Last Things You Want to Hear

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Aug 7, 2011 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 7, 2011

Discipline. Aside from performance appraisals, it’s probably the most neglected, most-often-put-off job in management. Managers and supervisors hate to deliver discipline, but delay is disaster. “I’ll ignore it—Let’s see if Jack will improve on his own.” Jack is a longtime employee, a copywriter in Jill’s Marketing Department. During the past several months, he’s been coming […]

Shabby Treatment at Termination Begs for a Lawsuit

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Jan 24, 2010 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 24, 2010

The way you treat the people you terminate can make the difference between an ex-employee who is upset but moving on, and an ex-employee who is angry and calling 1-800-LAWYER. Lin Grensing-Pophal, writing in Human Resource Executive, cited several tales that highlight what disgruntled employees might do: One made a false accusation of harassment that […]

Employee Privacy: Workers’ Compensation Won’t Shield You from Privacy Claim; Don’t Put Your Organization at Risk

By Jennifer Carsen Sep 1, 2003 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

A workers’ compensation claim is typically the only remedy for an employee who gets injured on the job. But a California Court of Appeal recently ruled that an employee injured because a supervisor didn’t keep the person’s disciplinary matters private may bypass the workers’ comp system and sue you for damages.

What Changes Lie Ahead in Business Skills Training?

By Heather Hunt Jul 10, 2013 Learning & Development

Updated: Jul 10, 2013

“Skills Mismatch: Business Acumen and Strategy Execution” studies the relationship between business skills and organizations’ ability to execute strategy, the critical skills needed at different levels of leadership, and trends in business skills development through 2018. The survey, which is based on responses from more than 300 senior corporate leaders, was conducted by The Economist […]

Will Gender, National Origin Make a Difference in Sotomayor’s Jurisprudence? – Part 2

By Connecticut Employment Law Letter Jun 30, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jun 30, 2009

by James M. Sconzo and James C. Goodfellow Last week, we disussed the overall makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court and the personal background of the High Court’s newest nominee, Sonia Sotomayor. We also looked at Judge Sotomayor’s decision in the discrimination case filed by New Haven, Connecticut, firefighters which was recently overturned by the […]

5 ways to finish the year on a high note

By West Virginia Employment Law Letter Dec 21, 2015 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Jan L. Fox As you began 2015, you probably made resolutions and promised yourself you would do better in the new year. As 2015 comes to a close, it’s still not too late to improve your professional practice. Here are five things an HR manager can do to bring 2015 to a successful conclusion. […]

DOL Unveils $12 Billion 2013 Budget Request

By HR Hero Alerts Feb 14, 2012 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Feb 14, 2012

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) fiscal year 2013 budget request continues many priorities emphasized in the previous year’s budget, such as the effort to combat worker misclassification, while ending or consolidating some programs aimed at helping women and veterans find jobs. The DOL’s 2013 budget request comes in at $12 billion. The 2012 request […]