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How Can Managers Avoid Legal Pitfalls in FMLA Leave Requests?
September 12, 2024
How Can Managers Avoid Legal Pitfalls in FMLA Leave Requests?

Handling Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave requests is a critical task for managers and HR professionals, requiring careful consideration and meticulous attention to detail. Ensuring these requests are managed properly not only saves companies from costly legal battles

Older Workers Key to Solving Labor Shortages and Skills Gaps
September 11, 2024
Older Workers Key to Solving Labor Shortages and Skills Gaps

As the landscape of the American workforce undergoes significant changes, an often overlooked and undervalued demographic is emerging as a crucial solution to labor shortages and skills gaps: older workers. With approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day and

When Should Employers Delete Information of Rejected Candidates?
September 10, 2024
When Should Employers Delete Information of Rejected Candidates?

Navigating the complexities of data retention can be challenging for employers, especially regarding the information of rejected job candidates. Balancing legal requirements with data protection practices is crucial to shield organizations from potential legal entanglements. Employers need to maintain candidate

Did an Ohio Plant Fail to Accommodate an Employee with COPD Under ADA?
September 10, 2024
Did an Ohio Plant Fail to Accommodate an Employee with COPD Under ADA?

In a pivotal legal dispute, an employee at Decorative Paint, Inc., a small automotive painting company in Ohio, alleges that her employer failed to provide reasonable accommodations for her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. After returning to work

How Is the EEOC Tackling Discrimination in Construction Firms?
September 10, 2024
How Is the EEOC Tackling Discrimination in Construction Firms?

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently intensified its focus on curbing discrimination within the construction industry, resulting in substantial settlements. The EEOC’s actions underline a commitment to ensuring safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces across this vital sector

Navigating Unionization Amid Rising Strike Activity: HR’s Legal Guide
September 9, 2024
Navigating Unionization Amid Rising Strike Activity: HR’s Legal Guide

Despite union participation reaching historic lows with only 10% of workers participating last year, strike activity is surging to a 24-year high with 33 major work stoppages. This paradox highlights a significant shift in the labor landscape, where even non-unionized

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How Can Managers Avoid Legal Pitfalls in FMLA Leave Requests?
September 12, 2024
How Can Managers Avoid Legal Pitfalls in FMLA Leave Requests?

Handling Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave requests is a critical task for managers and HR professionals, requiring careful consideration and meticulous attention to detail. Ensuring these requests are managed properly not only saves companies from costly legal battles

Older Workers Key to Solving Labor Shortages and Skills Gaps
September 11, 2024
Older Workers Key to Solving Labor Shortages and Skills Gaps

As the landscape of the American workforce undergoes significant changes, an often overlooked and undervalued demographic is emerging as a crucial solution to labor shortages and skills gaps: older workers. With approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day and

When Should Employers Delete Information of Rejected Candidates?
September 10, 2024
When Should Employers Delete Information of Rejected Candidates?

Navigating the complexities of data retention can be challenging for employers, especially regarding the information of rejected job candidates. Balancing legal requirements with data protection practices is crucial to shield organizations from potential legal entanglements. Employers need to maintain candidate

Did an Ohio Plant Fail to Accommodate an Employee with COPD Under ADA?
September 10, 2024
Did an Ohio Plant Fail to Accommodate an Employee with COPD Under ADA?

In a pivotal legal dispute, an employee at Decorative Paint, Inc., a small automotive painting company in Ohio, alleges that her employer failed to provide reasonable accommodations for her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. After returning to work

How Is the EEOC Tackling Discrimination in Construction Firms?
September 10, 2024
How Is the EEOC Tackling Discrimination in Construction Firms?

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently intensified its focus on curbing discrimination within the construction industry, resulting in substantial settlements. The EEOC’s actions underline a commitment to ensuring safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces across this vital sector

Navigating Unionization Amid Rising Strike Activity: HR’s Legal Guide
September 9, 2024
Navigating Unionization Amid Rising Strike Activity: HR’s Legal Guide

Despite union participation reaching historic lows with only 10% of workers participating last year, strike activity is surging to a 24-year high with 33 major work stoppages. This paradox highlights a significant shift in the labor landscape, where even non-unionized

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