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Americans With Disabilities Act: EEOC Issues New Guidelines On When You Do—And Don’t—Have To Accommodate Disabled Employees

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

Updated: May 18, 2015

The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released comprehensive guidelines designed to help its investigators analyze complaints-and help employers comply with their accommodation obligations-under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The new enforcement guide attempts to answer frequently asked employer questions on a range of topics-from how to handle medical verification of a disability to when […]

U.S. Supreme Court Punts on ACA Contraceptive Mandate Case

By Jennifer Carsen, J.D., Senior Legal Editor Jun 1, 2016 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jun 1, 2016

By BLR Legal Editor Jennifer Carsen, JD For the past several months, court-watchers have been waiting for the Supremes to resolve a split among the circuits on the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) contraceptive mandate. Today, the court released its long-awaited opinion—without ruling on the merits of the case.

Your Chance to Have Your Employees Attitudes Surveyed is Here Again … Still at No Cost to You!

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Jun 19, 2008 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 20, 2008

By BLR Founder and CEO Bob Brady Today, our CEO re-opens our no-cost employee survey program for signups, and reports how last year’s results differ from this year’s, at the nearly 2,500 companies that have taken part so far. Also, how you can join them—if you act by July 7, 2008. Readers of this column […]

We’re Sued—What to Do, How to Avoid It

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Feb 23, 2009 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Feb 24, 2009

In yesterday’s Advisor, we offered tips from attorney Stephen Harris on what to do when threatened with legal action. Today, we’ll look at Harris’s steps after initial fact-finding, plus an introduction to a unique tool to help with all your policy-making needs. Harris, of the law firm Wiggin & Dana in Hartford, Connecticut, delivered his […]

EEOC offers website and guidance for young workers

By Diversity Insight Dec 16, 2012 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Dec 16, 2012

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Youth@Work program is designed to educate working-age young people about their rights and responsibilities in the workplace and how they can protect themselves against illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. The program consists of three main components:  the Youth@Work web site, free outreach events, and partnerships with business leaders, […]

HOT LIST: New York Times Bestselling Paperback Business Books

By Celeste Blackburn May 19, 2008 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2008

The following is a list of the bestselling paperback business books as ranked by the New York Times on May 19. 1. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell. How and why certain products and ideas become fads. 2. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by […]

Financial Reform’s Hidden Surprise: Diversity Requirements

By Celeste Duke Sep 19, 2010 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Sep 19, 2010

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (also known as “financial reform” or “the Wall Street bill”) made headlines when President Barack Obama signed it into law on July 21. However, many employers probably don’t realize the legislation contains diversity provisions that could affect them if they are contractors, subcontractors, or service providers […]

Report: Millennials Plan to ‘Work ‘til They Die’

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jun 20, 2016 Talent

Updated: Jun 20, 2016

Millennials are set to run career ultramarathons and anticipate taking breaks along the way, according to press release on a new ManpowerGroup report. According to the report, Millennials prioritize job security and the opportunity for new challenges and types of work.

News Notes: OSHA Issues Reminder that Teens Can’t Drive Forklifts

By Jennifer Carsen Dec 1, 2003 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a new bulletin reminding employers that most workers under age 18 are prohibited from operating forklifts for nonagricultural operations. Plus, says OSHA, workers over 18 must be properly trained and certified before driving forklifts in the workplace. Note that Cal-OSHA also prohibits teens from driving […]