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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 -

10 Common HRC Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 12/28/2023

For Human Resources, compliance is king. Ensuring that your organization follows all applicable laws and regulations is a legal obligation and crucial for maintaining a healthy and productive work environment. However,...more

20 Trends in Human Resources Management You Can Expect to See in 2024

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 11/16/2023

As we fast forward to 2024, it’s clear that the HR landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. From realigning priorities and adapting operating models to embracing new technologies and championing employee well-being,...more

Equity in Employment: How to Avoid Discrimination While Ensuring Form I-9 Compliance

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 11/13/2023

The fine line between following proper hiring procedures and promoting fairness and inclusivity requires a seasoned HR professional who understands not only the nuance of hiring in today’s world but also has a legal mind for...more

EEOC Settles Over Recruiting Software in Possible First Ever AI-related Case

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 9/22/2023

On September 8, 2023, federal court approved a consent decree from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) with iTutorGroup Inc. and its affiliates (“iTutor”) over alleged age discrimination in hiring, stemming...more

[Ongoing Program] Session 5: Conflict Resolution - November 15th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

Amundsen Davis LLC on 8/29/2023

Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more

[Ongoing Program] Session 4: Performance Improvement Plans - November 1st, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

Amundsen Davis LLC on 8/29/2023

Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more

[Ongoing Program] Session 3: Conducting Workplace Investigations and Documenting Employee Issues - October 18th, 12:00 pm - 2:00...

Amundsen Davis LLC on 8/29/2023

Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more

[Ongoing Program] Session 2: How to Effectively and Lawfully Communicate with Your Employees - October 4th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

Amundsen Davis LLC on 8/29/2023

Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more

[Ongoing Program] Session 1: Recruiting and Onboarding Employees - September 20th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

Amundsen Davis LLC on 8/29/2023

Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more

Youth skills on the agenda

Ius Laboris on 7/13/2023

Young people were disproportionately affected by the pandemic, and many are still paying the price, whether in or out of work. It is hoped that a renewed focus on skills will help equip more to catch up and to thrive....more

Kentucky Governor signs Bill Aimed at Mitigating Healthcare Workforce Shortages: Beginning of a Trend?

Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis on 4/3/2023

On March 22, 2023, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 200, referred to as the “Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Development Act” (“the Bill”), into law. The Bill was enacted in response to current healthcare...more

The “S” in ESG: Tying Compensation To DEI Goals

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 9/21/2022

As companies plan and strategize about next steps regarding the “S” of ESG, i.e., Social initiatives, we are often asked about best practices in promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals in the workplace....more

Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Neurodivergent and Differently Abled Employees

Husch Blackwell LLP on 6/29/2022

While diversity, equity, and inclusion have slowly made their way to the forefront of many employers’ minds, two dimensions of diversity are often overlooked in these discussions –neurodiversity and ability diversity. More...more

New York State joins NYC in passing salary disclosure law

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 6/14/2022

As we wrote here and here, the New York City Council passed a salary disclosure law, Int. 134-A, at the beginning of this year in an effort to increase salary transparency and decrease wage disparities based on gender, race,...more

OFCCP Week In Review: December 2020 #3

DirectEmployers Association on 12/21/2020

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

Support for the Black Lives Matter Movement: Include Hair Style and Texture In Anti-Discrimination Policies

Verrill on 8/21/2020

This is the sixth post in a 12-part series on how companies can show support for the Black Lives Matter movement by changing company policies and practices. This post focuses on the importance of updating grooming/personal...more

The Skills Gap in the Manufacturing Industry and What We Can Do About It

Foley & Lardner LLP on 9/13/2018

There is a serious skills gap crisis in the U.S. manufacturing industry, an industry which makes up nine percent of the U.S. workforce, making it one of the largest workforces in the country. The manufacturing industry, like...more

Diamond B Constructors Sued by EEOC For Disability Discrimination

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 6/26/2018

Company Fired Certified Rigger Due to Epilepsy, Federal Agency Charges - SEATTLE - A Washington-based company doing business as Diamond B Constructors, Inc. violated federal law by terminating a tradeswoman because of her...more

Best in Law: Understanding California's New Employment Laws - Partner Joseph Ortiz Provides Update in the Press-Enterprise

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 3/1/2018

California lawmakers had a busy 2017 addressing various employment issues. A majority of these new laws took effect Jan. 1. If you are an employer and are not yet in compliance, immediate action should be taken to review your...more

Failure to Train Managers and Supervisors Cost Company $284,000 for Violation of the Family Medical Leave Act

Clark Hill PLC on 11/16/2017

In Boadi v. Center for Human Development, Inc., a jury found an employer liable for interfering with an employee's exercise of her Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights, awarding four years of back pay and benefits. The...more

California Fair Pay Act: New Obligations for Employers or a Paper Tiger?

Cozen O'Connor on 10/2/2015

Widely lauded as the strongest equal pay legislation in the nation, California’s Fair Pay Act (Senate Bill 358) is now law. Effective January 1, 2016, the new law modifies California’s existing wage discrimination measures by...more

Four Steps to Effective Performance Management

Fisher Phillips on 2/4/2015

Getting the most out of employees has always challenged employers. It is particularly difficult in today’s highly regulated business environment with increased global competition and changing employee attitudes. Performance...more

InterConnect - Counsel for the Road Ahead®

Benesch on 12/3/2014

In this Issue: - Get Organized! With NLRB’s “Ambush Election Rules” Looming, Employers Must Be Proactive in Their Union-Free Message - What’s Cooking?: The FDA’s Proposed Regulations on Sanitary Food Transport ...more

‘Tis the (Retail) Season, Part III: Five Tips for Hiring Seasonal Workers

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 11/26/2014

It’s that time of year once again! Retailers are gearing up for the holidays and hiring seasonal workers in droves. Unfortunately, the flurry of activity and the common misperception that seasonal workers have a different...more

Bringing It All Home, the Two Tough Cookies Wrap It Up For You, Part II

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 7/29/2014

This one is tough, especially in global organizations. In many countries, you simply cannot run a background check, as criminal records are not public. In others, you can run them, but the criminal offense must be related to...more

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