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$6 for Every $1 Invested in Wellness? Get on Board

According to at least one study, for every $1 an employer spends on a wellness program, it saves $3 in insurance claims and an additional $2.73 in reduced absenteeism, says attorney Frank C. Morris Jr. Furthermore, Morris adds, your wellness program may get way more important under the Affordable Care Act. Morris, who specializes in […]

Sorting out rights for specific disabilities under the ADA

Employers are accustomed to the basics regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but the details can get tricky especially since employers must navigate the changes brought on by the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), which made it easier for individuals with a range of impairments to qualify for protection under the law. Recently, the Equal […]

Small Business Confidence Encourages Hiring

While large businesses’ profits have steadily increased since mid-2009, smaller companies have faced a tougher road. However, there may be signs that small businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2011. The optimism index of the National Federation of Independent Business measures small business confidence, and is often an indicator of the sales growth, market […]

E-Alert Item: Intel Sued For Back Overtime By Worker Who Claims She Wasn’t Exempt

Melissa O’Harra, an Intel employee in Folsom, has filed a class action lawsuit claiming the company misclassified her and more than 3,500 other employees as exempt from overtime. O’Harra has worked for Intel for three years in various positions, including as a business analyst and systems analyst, and in team and project lead positions. However, […]

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Anticipating Candidate ‘Asks’

A recent Recruiting Daily Advisor article offers tips for negotiating salary with a job candidate. But what happens if a candidate wants something other than a higher starting salary, as a condition for accepting the job?

Reasonable Accommodations: New Case Says You May Have To Allow Telecommuting; Tips For Managing Accommodations

Suppose an accommodation you’ve provided for a disabled employee isn’t working out. How far must you go to find a new accommodation? And do you have to consider telecommuting as an alternative? A recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision zeroes in on these questions. And we’ll suggest ways to manage the accommodation process to […]

The Value of Cognitive Assessments for Recruiting

Currently, the global cognitive assessment and training market is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.39% from 2018–2022. So, it’s becoming apparent that many organizations spanning many industries are beginning to see the value of cognitive assessments and how cost-effective they are, especially when recruiting and onboarding new hires.

Is Every Employee Disabled?

By Michael E. Barnsback That was the question we received at the conclusion of the ADA Compliance Virtual Summit, which I conducted with Audra Hamilton on June 15, 2011. The question was reasonable after conference participants learned that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) new regulations emphasize that the focus of the Americans with Disabilities […]