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The Death of Facebook?
Here’s What Could Kill Facebook and the Biggest threat they're facing right now Facebook is nearing a billion users, but what could topple the big blue giant? Government intervention, the shift...
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Walmart Pays Big in cheating Employees from Overtime Pay
US Department of Labor recovers $4.83 million in back wages, damages for more than 4,500 Wal-Mart workers Misapplied exemption resulted in pay violations; nearly $464,000 assessed in penalties WASHINGTON — Wal-Mart Stores...
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Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Narrows Scope of Federal Laws Protecting Trade Secrets
On April 11, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a much anticipated opinion explaining the reasons that it vacated the conviction of former Goldman...
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Worker’s Heart Condition Poses Direct Threat to Safety under ADA, Federal Appeals Court Rules
An employee with a heart condition who poses a direct threat to workplace safety does not have a viable claim of discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S....
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Alcoholic accuses Boss of Disability Discrimination
Jennifer Zeigler had been working as a Georgia middle school teacher for 25 years when she lost her job after driving drunk to school one day. Now Zeigler has filed...
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You've been served : OFCCP Sends Out Large Round of Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letters With a New Twist
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has sent out a new round of Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letters (“CSALs”) to 2,000 employers identifying establishments slated for compliance review during OFCCP’s...
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Former Burger King manger claims he was fired for disclosing being HIV positive
A former manager of several Burger King restaurants in Virginia has accused the fast-food company of firing him because he's HIV-positive, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.
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To What Extent should Human Resources be Legally Regulated?
I am thinking about State/Provincial or Federal legislation that determines who may claim to be a Human Resources Professional and hang out an HR shingle in whatever form. To enforce the legislation there would be a Human Resources Association handling the accreditation side and any other legally enforceable aspects.
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Written by Victorio Milian
Back in 2010 I signed up for Foursquare after a tweet-up in which a few colleagues convinced me I should give it a try. If you're not familiar with the tool, it allows users to record their location, which are called "check ins." These check ins can earn users points which, aside from bragging rights (which take the form of brightly colored badges), can translate into offline perks such as Starbucks discounts, amongst others.
Written by Frank Risalvato
I have noticed an interesting trend lately that somehow got unnoticed by myself previously. That is, companies sending out exaggerated and hyped up press releases boasting of their recent executive level acquisition to their organization, without any mentioning whatsoever of the search firm that was largely responsible for the event to occur.
Written by Jason Blais
Please excuse my pressing need to vent publicly about the onslaught of marketing, promotion, and “education” around the idea that recruiting and consumer marketing are essentially the same function.
Hiring a productive, engaged, long-term employee is extremely different from convincing someone to drop a few dollars on a product or service!
Written by Charlie Judy
How many pages is your employee handbook? Count them…go on…then come back in an hour when you’re done. The one I’m looking at is 106 pages*…God Almighty! First of all, I understand the importance of covering our bases to the Nth degree in this crazy messed up litigious world (or country) that we live in.
Written by Dave Dart
From start to finish, the hiring process can be lengthy and complex with so many steps, people, negotiations, and costs involved. When a new hire is finally set up with a start date, you may think the hiring process has finally ended… and now on to the next one. Ideally your process should continue to another essential phase…onboarding.
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