Author: Guest Columnist

Illinois Court Takes Charge, Finds No Charge in Disability Case

By Guest Columnist Jan 30, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Before an individual may file a lawsuit under federal and state nondiscrimination laws—such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA)—she must first file a timely charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or a parallel state agency, such as the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR). A recent decision illustrates that not every document alleging discrimination filed with such an agency amounts to a “charge.”

Avoiding Mental Health Discrimination in the Workplace

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Jan 30, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Most employers are well aware that disability discrimination is illegal. But, some may not realize that many mental health issues are also covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Just like any physical disability, mental health conditions are covered by the ADA, and employers cannot discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with such conditions. […]

DOL Fiduciary Rule 101

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Jan 29, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 29, 2017

Did you know that under existing laws, the person or organization who manages your company’s 401(k) is not legally obligated to provide advice that is in the best interest of the investor? If that seems crazy to you, then it perhaps will come as no surprise that this is about to be changed with the […]

Hints That Your Employees May Be Job Searching

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Jan 28, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 28, 2017

In times of increased turnover, employers often wonder if they could discover which employees are about to leave and take steps to keep that from happening. While it may not always be possible to stop an employee with one foot out the door (nor would you want to in every case), there are signs that […]

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With ‘No-Brainer’ Appointment, Lipnic Will Head EEOC

By Kate McGovern Tornone Jan 27, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

President Trump has chosen Victoria A. Lipnic to serve as acting chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced on January 25. She will replace Jenny Yang as chair, but Democrats still will retain a majority on the commission for some time.

Claim by Worker’s Estate Against Employer’s Uninsured Motorist Policy Is Barred

By Guest Columnist Jan 27, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

The New Mexico Supreme Court recently responded to a certified question from the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico in a lawsuit filed by the family of a worker who was killed in an accident at a salvage yard that was likely caused by a coworker. The supreme court’s answer turned on the resolution of a conflict between language in the New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Act (WCA) and the uninsured motorist (UM) statute.

Virtual Job Fairs Can Increase Quantity, Quality of Candidates

By Guest Columnist Jan 27, 2017 Recruiting

Updated: Jan 27, 2017

Increasing the quality and quantity of job applicants is an ever-constant challenge for today’s HR pros. Effective is essential to a company’s success more than ever. As the world around us continues to move to a more virtual space, so do job applicants. The good news is that virtual career fairs allow HR teams to rise to the challenge, meet applicants where they are, and increase the quantity and quality of applicants—ensuring a competitive advantage.