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How new ADA regs will affect your hiring


October 22, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Law, Special Report

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The EEOC has proposed new regulations to enforce the expanded version of the Americans with Disabilities Act passed last year. They’re going to have a big impact on many HR functions, including hiring.

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Employees fired for legally prescribed drugs


October 20, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Law

Many companies give new hires mandatory drug tests — it’s a smart way to maintain a safe workplace. Just watch what types of drugs you’re testing for.

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I-9 ‘no-match’ rules pushed aside in favor of E-Verify


October 19, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Law

Controversial rules regarding new hires’ I-9 forms have been scrapped by the feds, who will instead focus on widening the use of E-Verify.

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Spanish judge: Cursing at boss can’t get you fired


October 12, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Firing, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Law

Hurling profanities at a manager would seem like a good reason to get fired. But not in Spain, apparently.

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Fired employee not eligible for FMLA — sues for retaliation anyway


October 9, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Firing, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Law

A recent court case gives managers a warning about handling employees who are turned down for medical leave: Retaliation charges can be filed by employees even if they aren’t eligible to take FMLA.

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Can you get sued for recruiting on Facebook?


October 8, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Law, Online recruiting

As more employers use social networks to recruit, many lawyers warn the practice puts companies at greater risk of bias suits. Are they right, or just overreacting?

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‘We’ll hire you if get a haircut’ — religious bias?


September 30, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In This Week's E-Newsletter, Interviewing, Latest News & Views, Law

Here’s a recent case that shows the importance of interview documentation.

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Terrible training ideas: Hire a masked gunman


September 30, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Law

When it comes to training employees, you want to keep things interesting. But not this interesting.

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Company on the hook for third-party staffer’s bias


September 30, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Law

Here’s another thing to keep in mind when using third-party staffing firms: Keep an eye on their practices to make sure they aren’t breaking the law — and putting you in the hot seat.

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Feds answer HR’s E-Verify questions


September 29, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Background checks, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Law

The new E-Verify rule that went into effect earlier this month has a lot of employers scratching their heads, wondering exactly who’s required to use the system and when they have to start.

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