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An appeals court won’t rehear a case in which it ruled that United Airlines was not required to reassign a worker with a disability because that accommodation would have violated its collective bargaining agreement’s seniority policy. The court also held that the lower court properly dismissed the case because the employee failed to identify any […]
Futuristic company Tesla, which makes electric vehicles and energy storage systems, is a dream employer for jobseekers interested in a high-tech career in a company with great locations. Its HR vision of small, focused teams with an emphasis on excellence is renowned. But something its CEO just tweeted is causing a stir online.
According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, national origin discrimination includes any discrimination based on the person’s place of birth, cultural heritage, accent, or native language. Title VII also offers protection from harassment based on national origin.
Consider the following situation: You hired a worker through a staffing agency. He or she works in your place of business. But, is he or she your employee? How do you know? Today, attorney Deanna Brinkerhoff helps us understand this tricky situation. Brinkerhoff, an associate in the Las Vegas office of law firm Holland & […]
Attorney Deanna Brinkerhoff suggests that like so many other things today, employees should be on demand. Deanna Brinkerhoff, an associate in the Las Vegas office of law firm Holland & Hart LLP, offered her tips at BLR’s Advanced Employment Issues Symposium, held recently in Las Vegas. Why Recruiters Are Looking for More On-Demand Talent Brinkerhoff […]
If finding a new job in 2016 is among your New Year’s resolutions, new research from CareerBuilder could provide some guidance about where to start. In partnership with Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI), CareerBuilder compiled a list of the hottest in-demand jobs for 2016.
What is an Employee Value Proposition (EVP)? In short, an EVP encompasses everything an employer is doing to attract and retain employees. It includes all of the pay, benefits, rewards, and perks that come with being an employee of that organization. Basically, it’s the reason why an employee would want to work there as opposed […]
For any business that hires employees, it’s important to understand the legal obligations related to processing payroll. Typically, an employer is free to set up its own system of payroll administration and can choose the frequency of pay as well as the day of the week that is the designated pay day. However, there are […]
By Holly Jones, JD, Senior Legal Editor As another year comes to a close, many HR departments take on the annual task of the compliance audit, the update of the company policy manual and/or employee handbook, the review and replacement of workplace notices and posters, and any other HR housekeeping. But, what about your strategic […]
By Ryan Jenkins Yesterday’s Advisor, explored some of the crucial elements to include when creating a recruiting video aimed at attracting Millennials. Today we’ll hear some more from speaker and author Ryan Jenkins. Check out yesterday’s Advisor to read the first 10 tips Jenkins has to offer when it comes to making a recruiting video […]