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Case for Consistency: Treatment of Manager Prevents Dismissal of Age Bias Claim

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A New Jersey federal court recently declined to dismiss an age discrimination lawsuit because an employer’s failure to discipline employees in a consistent manner could be construed as evidence of discrimination. Bruce” began his employment with General Nutrition Corporation (GNC) as a sales associate in 1999.

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Focus on Job Descriptions to Eliminate Costly Employment Discrimination Lawsuits

Compensation Today

These issues recently took center stage in a lawsuit involving a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act and it did not end well for the employer. Jason has represented public and private companies since 2001 when it comes to complying with federal and Michigan employment laws.

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RecruitCon 2018: What Does the 2025 Workplace Look Like (Part1)?

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This may not come as an initial surprise, but note that this perspective isn’t just limited to those with liberal arts or difficult to market degrees, but to those with science degrees, as well. So, fair and competitive compensation and financial incentives do matter to Millennials, as do opportunities for advancement within the organization.

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Permanent Vacation: ‘Use It or Lose It’ Policies and Payout of Vacation at Termination

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One reason is that employers with operations in multiple states may simply find it easier to adopt the same payout policy across the board—it raises fewer questions and potential legal issues. Here, because employees are not accruing a set number of wage-equivalent hours per pay period, no compensation interest vests.

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Ask the Expert: Siblings Aren’t FMLA-Covered Family Members … Are They?

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After all, even when a law, as written, seems quite clear, we are well aware that actual application of black and white laws and regulations to grey-area, real-life situations and family structures is often anything but neat and tidy. Jones, JD is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications.

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Are Employees Entitled to Leave During an Emergency or Natural Disaster?

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When I was in law school, one of my professors (my ethics professor, no less) advised us that the most reliable way to avoid the inevitable onslaught of distant relations, fair-weather friends, and just-met acquaintances asking for free legal advice was to quickly state, “Oh, I practice criminal law.” Paid Time Off and Compensation.

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Facebook Fail: The Social Media Recruiting Laws You're Probably Violating

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Jason Shinn, Employment Attorney, PayScale Guest Blogger Many companies routinely turn to social media to find and screen job applicants as part of the hiring process. Since 2001, Jason has represented public and private companies when it comes to complying with federal and Michigan employment laws.