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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings. less -

Genetic Information Discrimination: FAQs for Employers

Amundsen Davis LLC on 4/20/2023

Proactive employers are well-versed in safeguarding against workplace discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age, or disability. But, what about lesser known forms of prohibited workplace discrimination like genetic...more

Rule 5: Yes, My Employer Can Do That: Balancing employers’ rights and responsibilities with employee privacy – Return to Work in...

Epstein Becker & Green on 9/11/2020

By now, those who have been following this series know the basics. You’ve formulated (or are in the process of formulating) a “return to work” plan, which includes, among other things, implementing policies and guidelines...more

The ADA: Four Issues To Watch In 2018

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 10/6/2017

Last month, I had the pleasure of speaking to the Federal Bar Association about hot topics under the Americans with Disabilities Act with my blogging buddy Bill Goren, proprietor of the Understanding the ADA blog. If you...more

That is SO last week - June 2015 #3

Zelle LLP on 6/30/2015

Last week's historic U.S. Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage dominated the news across the country. Among its many effects, this ruling means that human resources departments will be busy revising Family and...more

DOL Issues Updated FMLA Notices and Forms Addressing GINA "Safe Harbor" Language Requirements

Littler on 6/16/2015

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued new versions of the agency's template Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) notices and certification forms, which have been approved for use for the next three years. The new...more

DOL Releases Updated FMLA Health Care Provider Certification Forms - Employers: Begin Using the New Forms Immediately; Note the...

Holland & Knight LLP on 6/16/2015

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently published updated health care provider certification forms for employers to provide employees who request leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) due to any one of the...more

Recordkeeping Part I

Gray Reed on 2/25/2013

Who does it apply to: In this edition, it varies according to the requirements of the particular law identified below. I am taking a short two-part break from my regular format to bring you the record keeping requirements...more

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