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Superhero Amputee Wrestles with Work Limits, Disability Harassment

One of the best reasons to watch Netflix is to get EntertainHR article ideas from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There are so many to choose from, but the various miniseries based on the Defenders (Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Daredevil, and the Iron Fist) are the best. Of those miniseries, my favorite is Luke Cage (Mike […]

Why Can’t I Wear My Nikes?

Recently, a friend called me wondering if her employer could ban Nike apparel at work following the Colin Kaepernick “Just Do It” ad campaign controversy. In the midst of this much politicized time, a photo of a sign outside an unknown employer’s business informing employees of its new zero-tolerance policy banning any Nike apparel from […]

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5 Best Practices for Getting Your Compliance Training to Stick

Compliance training is imperative for any organization, as it strives to keep an organization and all its employees safe and secure from physical, psychological, and legal harm. But, let’s face it: Sometimes, compliance training is just boring or hokey. And it can be hard to make it stick with your employees long term.

Defense Failed Because of Performance Appraisal?

In court, an inadequate or inaccurate performance evaluation can be used against you with devastating results. Many’s the company that has fired for poor performance and then found out—too late—that its appraisal documents didn’t support the defense. We often don’t think of appraisals as legal challenges, but they often figure prominently in lawsuits. Juries tend […]

5 Compensation Cost-Savers

Here’s a chart that will help with evaluating compa-ratios, says Carroll, who is Director of Professional Services & Education at PayScale, Inc. Internal Compensation Review: Compa-Ratios Job Title Grade Base Min Mid Max Compa -ratio Base> max? Team Leader-Administration 7 95,000 54,136 64,579 76,109 1.471 YES Team Leader-Operations 7 91,000 54,136 64,579 76,109 1.409 YES […]

Reducing Liability: How Employers Can Be On the Hook for Employee-To-Employee or Third-Party Racial Harassment

Although employers may be automatically liable for supervisors or administrative personnel harassing subordinate employees under certain federal laws, they may also be held liable if another employee (even one subordinate to the harassed employee) or a third-party such as a customer or vendor harasses an employee based on their race. What Will Courts Consider When […]

Background Checks

Bringing on a new employee represents a significant investment for any organization. Most companies want someone who will be with them long term to get the most of their investment. Unfortunately, even with multiple rounds of interviews, it’s hard to vet someone through conversations alone. Candidates always seek to put their best foot forward and […]