Human Resources

Final Rules On Wellness Programs From Three Agencies

June 13, 2013

They must be structured to avoid discrimination based on a health factor.

Can Employers Visit A Job Applicant’s Social Media Site?

June 12, 2013

A study found more than 90 percent of recruiters and hiring managers visited a hiring candidate’s profile on a social […]

Labor Misclassification Scrutinized

June 11, 2013

The labor department has made it a priority by working with states and by joining private lawsuits.

Do Bosses Overestimate Their Support?

June 10, 2013

Those in charge tend to overestimate their ability to earn respect and lose the ability to…

What Is “Just Cause”?

June 7, 2013

The list of seven factors compiled by a law professor almost 50 years ago is still…

The New Landscape of Harassment Claims

June 5, 2013

Within essentially the same categories of harassment, new work arrangements and technologies have radically changed the forms harassment can take. […]

New Federal Rules Target Discrimination In Wellness Programs

May 30, 2013

The programs are designed to promote health and reduce health care costs, but it’s feared they can also discriminate against […]

Do Whistle Blowers From A Contract Firm Get SOX Protection?

May 30, 2013

The Supreme Court has has taken on a retaliation case that will address the question…

Some Labor Unions Are Balking At Obama Care

May 23, 2013

The effect on current plans is a major issue. The President’s claim that you can keep your current health care, […]

Employers Wary, As Revised Diagnostic Bible For Psychiatry Creates New Disorders

May 23, 2013

Concerns about over-diagnosis, over-medication and expanded reach for the ADA and FMLA.

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