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Employment Law

No, it's not exactly exciting reading material, but it is critical that you understand the laws that govern your work place and your employees. The following information will help you to better understand employment laws and how they affect the work force.

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OFCCP, EEOC, and Internet Applicants
- by Michael Harris
The EEOC and the OFCCP have different ideas as to what constitutes an internet applicant. Long story short: If you are a recruiter, HRM manager, or attorney responsible for employment discrimination issues, you will need to monitor developments in this area.

The New EEOC Provisions on Job Applicants: What's All the Fuss About?
- by Michael Harris
What companies should do about a proposed set of recordkeeping provisions concerning who is a job applicant in the context of the Internet and related technologies.

The Responsibility to Retrain
- by Jennifer Reingold
Arguments for and against offshore outsourcing.

Guerrillas in Your Midst
- by Sondra Thiederman
How to deal with and overcome the effects of bias in the workplace.

They Don't Retire Them, They Hire Them
- by Joe Mullich
The smart move is to recruit and retain workers over 50.

Work-Home Balance Under Threat
- by Nick Easen
We've all figured it out that we are working more and harder and spending less time with our family and friends. How do we fix this?

How To Find, Fix Or Fire Your Poor Performers
- by Meredith Levinson
Here are five proven steps to better workforce performance.

Drug Testing's Negative Results
- by Andy Meisler
After hard looks at budget and some long-simmering issues about trust and efficacy regarding workplace drug testing, many companies are revisiting the issue.

A Kinder, Gentler EEOC
- by Douglas P. Shuit
The EEOC wants to be your friend. Really. The agency is your "workplace partner," and not your enemy.

What Impact May FLSA Reform Have on Your Company?
- by Beth Casey
Changes to FLSA could mean significant changes to your company's exempt/non-exempt classifications, payroll expenses and management practices.



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