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Employers are increasingly turning to analytics to aid in recruiting, hiring, and more. But with the federal government eyeing “big data” as a potential area needing nondiscrimination enforcement, experts say HR must ask the right questions before buying any products or services.
Employers are permitted to require an employee returning from medical leave to submit a fitness-for-duty certification but only under certain circumstances, as a recent case illustrates.
Whether you like it or not, it’s safe to say the “new normal” may be here to stay, and because of that, your HR and talent acquisition practices are going to have to change in order to keep up.
Asking an employee to explain the nature of an illness that has kept them out of work violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is arguing in an ongoing California case. The commission sued retailer Dillard’s, which maintained a written policy requiring employees returning from sick leave to submit a doctor’s […]
There are myriad ways supervisors can make simple mistakes that can lead to legal repercussions. How many are you guilty of?
It’s not uncommon for me to say, “I’d rather hire someone who will ask for forgiveness than someone who must ask for permission before taking action.” If you’re going to accomplish anything in life, you must be willing to act. And when you do, things don’t always turn out exactly as you would like. Sometimes […]
“Do you have a minute to speak?” It’s a dreaded question for any manager to hear, especially with the implied “in private” hanging over it. Invariably, it’s unwelcome news, and often it means that someone is about to resign. It’s the start of an uncomfortable conversation that used to unfold in quiet meeting rooms but […]
In contrast with other litigation, a case filed against an employer by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a very public affair. Typically, the EEOC will issue a press release when it files a new lawsuit identifying the employer and providing a summary of the alleged discriminatory conduct.
Are deductions from pay ever allowed for exempt employees? Naturally an employer can make deductions for taxes or employee contributions to retirement or insurance premiums, but what about deductions for days of work missed? What about deductions for time an employee is out due to disciplinary action?
When finding the right candidate for your open role, you’re probably focused on someone’s skillset or experience. While those are certainly valuable things to consider, it’s also important to assess how well they’ll fit in at your company. After all, someone who can perform the expected tasks but sticks out socially like a sore thumb […]