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ADA Accommodations: Supreme Court Rules That Seniority Systems Ordinarily Need Not Yield To Accommodate Disabled Workers, But There May Be Exceptions

By Jennifer Carsen Jun 1, 2002 Uncategorized

Updated: Jun 1, 2002

Most employers know they need to consider a disabled worker’s request for reasonable accommodations, which could include reassignment to another job. But does an employee’s demand for a particular accommodation trump your seniority rules? Not in most cases, according to a new U.S. Supreme Court decision that brings needed clarity to this question. But the […]

Employers Should Be Prepared in Case Swine Flu Strikes

By HR Hero Line Jun 11, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jun 11, 2009

On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the H1N1 virus, commonly known as the swine flu, has officially reached the level of a pandemic. Swine flu first became big news in the U.S in late April and early May, but within a couple of weeks was off most people’s radars. Although it […]

Do you have a Weiner in your workplace? Disciplining employees for off-duty misconduct

By Delaware Employment Law Letter Sep 2, 2016 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Lauren E.M. Russell The most fortuitously named figure in modern politics is embroiled in yet another scandal: Former Congressman Anthony Weiner is back in the news because of a third round of sexting allegations. He has been suspended or terminated from two freelance writing positions because of the recent allegations against him. While a […]

Overtime and Wage Lawsuits: Potential Liability for Most Employers

By Georgia Employment Law Letter Jun 27, 2008 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jun 27, 2008

Many employers are shocked when they see how quickly a single complaint by an employee for unpaid overtime can turn into a collective-action lawsuit under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state labor laws. Unlike discrimination claims filed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, there is no requirement that […]

Age Discrimination Liability: When Do RFOA Come Into Play?

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Jun 5, 2012 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 5, 2012

Most employers are familiar with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which prohibits employment discrimination against individuals 40 or over. But ADEA protections should not leave employers with the inability to make reasonable business decisions. Are you familiar with the exceptions? In other words, when can you take an otherwise ADEA-prohibited action? In a […]

How to Establish a Just Culture

By Susan Solomon May 2, 2017 Talent

Updated: May 2, 2017

Yesterday we discussed the merits of implementing a just culture, which emphasizes process improvement over blame when mistakes are made. Staff are still held accountable for their actions, but the focus is on identifying problems that enabled the errors.

Care, Value, and Believe: Intentionally Inspiring High-Performance Teams After Layoffs

By Casey Cunningham, XINNIX: The Academy of Excellence Feb 7, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: Feb 7, 2023

It’s no surprise that employee confidence has been shaken with the recent spate of corporate layoffs nationwide. Indeed, 31% of professionals responding to LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence Survey are now concerned about their companies cutting budgets or staff. Their anxiety should be a wake-up call to HR and corporate leaders whether or not they have a […]

Practical Tips for Hard-to-Fill Requirements

By Steve Bruce Aug 3, 2015 Recruiting

Updated: Aug 3, 2015

In yesterday’s Advisor, BLR® Contributing Editor Jennifer Carsen, JD, helped us understand the hiring shortages in the new economy. Today, we present her techniques for filling those hard-to-fill positions. Practical Solutions for Hard-to-Fills Regardless of the impact of the skills gap, the bottom line is that there is a lot employers can do proactively to […]